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NL03 FPE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FPE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 132,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 23 Mar 2020 132,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 19 Mar 2019 129,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to middle joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leaking

Back Gear box mounting cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2017 121,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to middle joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose to middle joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leaking

Back Gear box mounting cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,499 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,587 miles

slight noise on rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,164 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 94,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,659 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 78,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,587 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 FPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NL03 FPE, 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 FPE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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