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NJ03 YAE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,671 mi
Last recorded98,671 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 YAE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,671 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake pipe, behind wheel arch liner, corroding. Advise replacement soon.

Nearside front, lower, brake pipe corroding.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding. Advise replacement soon.

Offside front brake pipe corroding. Advise replacement soon.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes, from hose to wheel cylinder, corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,411 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear mounting bracket broken off silencer, but exhaust system still supported.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,341 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.1mm.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.4mm.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.1mm.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,341 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.1mm.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.4mm.

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

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.1mm.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,960 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 86,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,918 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,498 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,040 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,146 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,532 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,529 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,930 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,851 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 YAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YAE, 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 YAE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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