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NC03 JXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,018 mi
Last recorded74,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and discoloured (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front headlamp plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox lower rearward mounting rearward bush cracking

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers upper plastic covers broke away

offside front door mirror assembly outer plastic cover missing

offside front drive shaft outer cv joint plastic gaiter area showing signs of grease

vehicle under body panels and members corroded in places

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,920 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield just beginning to come adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,234 miles

front lamps cloudy

n/s front inner drive shaft leaking

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel design

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,234 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure o/s front wiper arm bent causing wiper not to sit flush and clear screen (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade insecure o/s front wiper arm bent causing wiper not to sit flush and clear screen (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

n/s front inner drive shaft leaking

front lamps cloudy

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel design

Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,420 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine man light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 57,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine man light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,942 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,091 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,091 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres age (os0403) (ns3102)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,129 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 JXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JXA, 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 JXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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