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NL03 FTZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,144 mi
Last recorded62,144 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,144 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front dust cap missing from brake caliper

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 62,144 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front dust cap missing from brake caliper

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right bolt missing from headlamp but still secure (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,090 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,635 miles

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,398 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,626 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,262 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 41,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,240 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,034 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 FTZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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