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NC03 WLG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 WLG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,610 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged Both main fuel lines heavy corrosion at rear next to filler/tank. Not yet leaking. (7.2.2)

Fuel lines and brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Rear sections of chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens discoloured. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens discoloured. (1.7.5a)

Underside in most areas starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Jun 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine malfunction light on

milage display does not display numerals

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,757 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 56,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,409 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,361 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,796 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 WLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc 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 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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