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NC03 OCE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,092 mi
Last recorded128,092 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 OCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 128,092 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 128,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2018 127,597 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 126,623 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 124,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 28 May 2015 122,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,329 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,944 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,943 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,950 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,057 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,662 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 OCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

NC03 OCE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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