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NK03 GVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,011 mi
Last recorded188,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 188,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 169,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 169,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 161,600 miles

offside door and wing damaged slightly

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

trim missing on nearside front door

Fail 5 Jun 2015 161,600 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside door and wing damaged slightly

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

trim missing on nearside front door

Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,978 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play. Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play. Offside rear inner alloy slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 141,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 126,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 122,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 114,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,018 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 110,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 108,666 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

gearbox mounting split

Fail 9 Jun 2006 108,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front wipers smearing screen

gearbox mounting split

o/s/f & n/s/f anti-roll bar links worn

rear service brake efficency low

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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NK03 GVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK03 GVU, 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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NK03 GVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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