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NJ03 YVP

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,422 mi
Last recorded138,422 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 YVP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 133,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2020 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,517 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,690 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 112,690 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,815 miles

Slight rubbing mark on offside rear tyre inner wall.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,091 miles

Headlamps faded.

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges of tread.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamps faded.

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges of tread.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,095 miles

Rear silencer mounting heavily rusted.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 82,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer mounting heavily rusted.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,384 miles

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe heavily rusted.

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit on edges of tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,107 miles

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

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

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

Other metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,705 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low. O/s/r metal brake pipe heavily rusted-advise replacement.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,084 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 YVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ03 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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