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ND03 VHN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,854 mi
Last recorded76,854 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 VHN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,854 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 76,853 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)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,609 miles

Interior mirror missing.

Pass 23 May 2014 70,164 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2013 67,905 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,557 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 49,202 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 39,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 39,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,695 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 29,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,173 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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ND03 VHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ND03 VHN, 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 ND03 VHN registered?

ND03 VHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for ND03 VHN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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