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NJ03 DUA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 DUA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 103,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 121,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror has damage to outer casing

n/s/f & o/s/f bumper has accident damage

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers outer upper shrouds are insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2013 121,389 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror has damage to outer casing

n/s/f & o/s/f bumper has accident damage

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers outer upper shrouds are insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2012 109,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage to n/s/r bumper

accident damage to o/s/f bumper

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber upper shrouds are insecure

o/s/r tyre is perished & cracked on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2012 109,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage to n/s/r bumper

accident damage to o/s/f bumper

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber upper shrouds are insecure

o/s/r tyre is perished & cracked on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,836 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 96,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,947 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 83,947 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,216 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 71,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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NJ03 DUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJ03 DUA, 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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NJ03 DUA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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