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NC03 UVZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,475 mi
Last recorded142,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 UVZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 142,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,191 miles

Front Coolant leak leaking from expantion tank ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective engine brace worn lower ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 137,158 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 hangers rotted off so only hanging on one hanger (7.1.1)

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

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

Central exhaust heatsheild hanging off

Front Coolant leak leaking from expantion tank ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective engine brace worn lower ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 131,113 miles

Nearside Front has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Fail 6 Jul 2016 131,113 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,337 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 124,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,679 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,188 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 UVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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