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NL03 FPG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,248 mi
Last recorded123,248 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FPG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,248 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 123,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,189 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 108,189 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,662 miles

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

both headlamps showing deterioration

exhaust showing deterioration in places+hangers deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear tires starting to get lower

Pass 27 May 2015 92,240 miles

both headlamps showing deterioration

engine management light on

exhaust showing deterioration

front brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 12 May 2014 84,517 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,143 miles

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

rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2012 64,098 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,478 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 43,477 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 43,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,852 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 35,501 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front wiper blades slioghtly smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,188 miles

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

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 FPG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NL03 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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