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NC03 HPE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,209 mi
Last recorded90,209 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HPE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 90,209 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 4201 (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 2213 (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens / lamp filled with water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake application uneven

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,788 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 27 Aug 2020 80,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both images (4.1.4 (b))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,765 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s front top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level low

Fail 9 Aug 2018 71,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s front top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,431 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,794 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing skert insecure (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

exhaust corroded

power steering pump noise

Fail 23 Dec 2016 66,794 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing skert insecure (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

exhaust corroded

power steering pump noise

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,771 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,110 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,063 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 29,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,714 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,903 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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NC03 HPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC03 HPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NC03 HPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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