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NH03 YJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 YJZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 96,499 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshners in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle heavily corroded, likely to fail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,855 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding unable to fully inspect wheel bearing condition (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,505 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

headlights have just got beam patterns

Fail 5 Sep 2015 76,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

headlights have just got beam patterns

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,354 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 62,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,348 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,882 miles

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 19 Aug 2011 46,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,278 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 35,164 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,113 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,129 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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NH03 YJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH03 YJZ, 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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NH03 YJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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