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NC03 WDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 WDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 138,649 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

*(Oil below minimum)*

Coolant low

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and peished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak [signs of blown head gasket]

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,969 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 132,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both sides rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 4 Aug 2017 132,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to hose beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on chassis sections

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both sides rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,054 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 128,054 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 108,760 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,112 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,207 miles

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

osf tyre heavily worn on inside edge advise replacment

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,821 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 WDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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