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NC03 JVT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,561 mi
Last recorded178,561 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 178,561 miles

battery light stays on

Fail 1 Aug 2016 177,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

battery light stays on

water leak looks to be coming from water pump

Pass 11 Aug 2015 156,870 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 156,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,592 miles

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air-con oil/dye leaking

battery light on dash

front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 28 Jul 2014 139,499 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air-con oil/dye leaking

battery light on dash

enginr MIL light on dash

front brake pads becoming worn

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up

o/s/r brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 134,744 miles

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

battery warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

nearside headlamp beam image poor & output reduced

offside rear tyre 1.6mm

Fail 26 Jul 2013 134,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

nearside headlamp beam image poor & output reduced

offside rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,243 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre feathered on outter edge

engine management light on

wheel trims fitted to all wheels except the offside rear - retainers not checked

Fail 1 Aug 2012 127,243 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre feathered on outter edge

engine management light on

wheel trims fitted to all wheels except the offside rear - retainers not checked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,616 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

noise from belt end of engine - possible pulley

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

various scratches around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,296 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre cracking up on outer edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 60,372 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 60,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,113 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 JVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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