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NC03 HVB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,520 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 92,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,628 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 88,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,122 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 79,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,680 miles

corrosion around front to rear brake pipe..corrosion around front top shock mounts/nuts..dampness around p.a.s.rack and pump..

n/s/r tyre wearing low/edge wear..o/s/f tyre badly perished..

Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

corrosion around front to rear brake pipe..corrosion around front top shock mounts/nuts..dampness around p.a.s.rack and pump..

o/s/r tyre wearing low/edge wear..o/s/f tyre badly perished..

Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,273 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,665 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,452 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 57,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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