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NC03 JTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,517 mi
Last recorded74,517 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 JTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,517 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 74,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,281 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,441 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,729 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,639 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,980 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 JTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JTZ, 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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What year was NC03 JTZ registered?

NC03 JTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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