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NJ03 OAG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 OAG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 109,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 109,088 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loos

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,604 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 107,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears and pipes to and from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,025 miles

Nearside offside rear shocker dust cover inscure

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 106,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside offside rear shocker dust cover inscure

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 103,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 103,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension and braking components have a coating of surface rust

Fail 31 Jul 2018 100,391 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded and no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded and no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension and braking components have a coating of surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no rear washers and rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 20 Jul 2017 99,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no rear washers and rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 27 May 2016 94,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2016 94,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 82,837 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,186 miles

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

vacuum pipe under bonnet leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2015 78,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

vacuum pipe under bonnet leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,334 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,827 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 56,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,017 miles

Nearside Front 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 OAG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAG, 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 OAG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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