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NC03 HTY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 98,188 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2018 98,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 95,892 miles

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

Offside Front tyre as damage to inner sidewall & perrishing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine boiled up at end of immisions test

Fail 4 May 2017 95,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre as damage to inner sidewall & perrishing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine boiled up at end of immisions test

Pass 19 May 2016 93,640 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,797 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,592 miles

Both front brake discs lipped and pads are wearing low

High level brake light not working

Off side front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Oil on min

Poly V belt cracked

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

Pass 8 May 2013 76,585 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 May 2012 71,372 miles

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

Offside front tyre getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,646 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 65,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 61,240 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 56,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 52,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,449 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 HTY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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