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NL03 FZD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,092 mi
Last recorded87,092 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FZD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 87,092 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,075 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2018 63,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sun visor loose

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Fail 20 May 2018 63,620 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction both x 2 (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sun visor loose

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2016 57,305 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 57,305 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,846 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,198 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,382 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2007 35,069 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,242 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 FZD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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