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NC03 JOV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,921 mi
Last recorded136,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,921 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 136,787 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,892 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 125,892 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 121,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 109,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,360 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 102,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,826 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,925 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 11 Jul 2011 88,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,143 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,755 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 JOV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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