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NJ03 XUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,654 mi
Last recorded135,654 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 XUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 135,654 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 135,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,975 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 130,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 119,622 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2018 115,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condition of headlamps starting to effect light output/beam pattern

Fail 29 May 2018 115,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexy pipe ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

condition of headlamps starting to effect light output/beam pattern

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 106,185 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 102,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 99,006 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 95,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

noise found while checking nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2013 95,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise found while checking nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2012 91,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,059 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 57,053 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 24,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,204 miles

COMPRESSION LEAK FROM INJECTORS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,206 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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NJ03 XUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XUH, 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 XUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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