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NL03 FTF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,518 mi
Last recorded86,518 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FTF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 86,518 miles

Corrosion power steering pipes/fuel pipe/ brake pipe/coil springs

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both/milky (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/ edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2021 86,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion power steering pipes/fuel pipe/ brake pipe/coil springs

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both/milky (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/ edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 85,103 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 85,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 82,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 82,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 74,849 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight exhaust blow at rear join System corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 74,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil below min

Engine oil leak

Slight exhaust blow at rear join System corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 67,642 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 67,642 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 65,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 64,413 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 64,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,793 miles

Engine oil weeping and found to be very low ( oil added).

Exhaust system very corroded and blowing slightly at rear.

Front brakes 70% worn.

Power steering pump weeping fluid.

Fail 29 May 2013 59,793 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine oil weeping and found to be very low ( oil added).

Exhaust system very corroded and blowing slightly at rear.

Front brakes 70% worn.

Power steering pump weeping fluid.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 52,874 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,900 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 39,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,988 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,791 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 FTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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