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NG03 LDZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,449 mi
Last recorded177,449 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 LDZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 177,449 miles

Fuel Injector seals slight leak

Oil leak from turbo

Pass 7 Feb 2018 166,468 miles

Front front to rear drivers side is covered in grease

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake is showing signs of heat and has a very slight bind

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 166,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front front to rear drivers side is covered in grease

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake is showing signs of heat and has a very slight bind

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 154,391 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 154,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tail light lense damaged but not exposing white light

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,859 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tail light slightly damaged but not showing white light

Fail 19 Feb 2016 145,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tail light slightly damaged but not showing white light

o/s/f wiper blade slightly debonded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,602 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly debonded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 137,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly debonded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,146 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 123,146 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,327 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,597 miles

both front tyres just acceptable

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

door open warning lamp on

handbrake cables poor condition

o/s/r shocker damp

surface rust to main brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres just acceptable

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

door open warning lamp on

handbrake cables poor condition

o/s/r shocker damp

surface rust to main brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,983 miles

corrosion to handbrake cables

door warning light on (open)

exhaust poor condition

slight oil leaks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,202 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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NG03 LDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG03 LDZ, 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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NG03 LDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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