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NC03 WHF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 WHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 169,545 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 169,545 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 154,244 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 154,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 118,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 94,229 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,128 miles

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

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

oil dampness around gearbox

expansion tank has small crack in.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,054 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,643 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,896 miles

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

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 WHF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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