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NL03 BBJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,280 mi
Last recorded107,280 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 107,280 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded pressure pipe (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,152 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 93,328 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,321 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,349 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 66,349 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,478 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 57,478 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,388 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2008 38,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,084 miles

front tyres sidewalls perishing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 22 Nov 2007 27,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres sidewalls perishing

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,912 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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NL03 BBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NL03 BBJ, 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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NL03 BBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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