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NC03 JXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,295 mi
Last recorded111,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 100,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

egine breather deteriorated

engine management lamp iluminared

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,902 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear heat shield adrift

exhaust rear silencer support bracket hevily corroded

headlamp covers deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear heat shield adrift

exhaust rear silencer support bracket hevily corroded

headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,170 miles

both head light lens are poor

both rear shock absorber bump stops are broken

o/s rear lens is cracked

rear silencer mounting is corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 72,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both head light lens are poor

both rear shock absorber bump stops are broken

no oil on engine dip stick

o/s rear lens is cracked

rear silencer mounting is corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,850 miles

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

damage to bodywork

front grille insecure (broken)

headlamps are faded/worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,850 miles

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

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

damage to bodywork

front grille insecure (broken)

gearbox steady mounting rubbers split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,498 miles

Front discs and pads wearing thin

Front grill coming adrift

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

Rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 10 Jul 2009 51,379 miles

Bonnet grill is loose

Both rear shock absorber top bump stops are broken

Front brakes look worn

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

Signs of slight oil leak from rack

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,379 miles

Bonnet grill is loose

Both rear shock absorber top bump stops are broken

Front brakes look worn

Signs of slight oil leak from rack

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,573 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,244 miles

steering wheel worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,949 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper is poor

Fail 28 Jun 2006 28,949 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper is poor

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 JXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

NC03 JXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is NC03 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC03 JXR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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