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NC03 HSG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,352 mi
Last recorded112,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,352 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox seal ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Fail 9 Aug 2017 112,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox seal ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 93,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 70,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,267 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 66,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 58,232 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,774 miles

small cut in sidewall off side front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 36,917 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 HSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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