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NL03 FSP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FSP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,715 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 54,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 49,504 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 49,503 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 44,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 44,773 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 40,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,617 miles

Damage to Nearside front tyre sidewall but no signs of coards

Damage to Offside front tyre sidewall but no signs of coards

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,280 miles

Offside front drive shaft bearing noisey when rotated

Signs of fluid around powersteering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,076 miles

Signs of oil around powersteering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,246 miles

Offside front drive shaft bearing slightly noisey

Fail 9 Aug 2010 33,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,544 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,396 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,394 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 FSP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 FSP, 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 FSP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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