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NC03 HUK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,898 mi
Last recorded110,898 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,898 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

slight wheel bearing noise

Fail 9 May 2018 101,461 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 96,989 miles

All brake pipes are corroded but not excessively at this time

Both front indicators are slightly discolored

Both front tyres worn to legal limit

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Gearbox drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear service brake is weak

Fail 10 May 2017 96,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Internal adjustment mechanism broken (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Gearbox drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Done (1.8)

All brake pipes are corroded but not excessively at this time

Both front indicators are slightly discolored

Both front tyres worn to legal limit

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear service brake is weak

Pass 11 May 2016 90,926 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2015 82,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 74,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 68,203 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2012 65,392 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 61,455 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 56,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 1 May 2009 51,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,636 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2008 46,428 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2008

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 38,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,155 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 HUK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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