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NC03 XSF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 XSF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,431 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,431 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 89,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,188 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

N/S/R tyre perished and down to 3mm in places. 195 60 15

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,188 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

N/S/R tyre perished and down to 3mm in places. 195 60 15

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,271 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,951 miles

Screw in NS Rear tyre

Slight leak from PAS Pump / Steering rack

Tyres: NSF 4mm OSF 4mm NSR5mm OSR 5mm Size: 195/60R15 88h

Fail 14 May 2012 58,951 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screw in NS Rear tyre

Slight leak from PAS Pump / Steering rack

Tyres: NSF 4mm OSF 4mm NSR5mm OSR 5mm Size: 195/60R15 88h

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

advise battery light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,563 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 41,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,818 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 XSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

NC03 XSF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is NC03 XSF safe to buy?

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