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NL03 FZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,204 mi
Last recorded82,204 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 82,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant header tank cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 82,204 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant header tank cracked

engine management light on dash

Pass 19 May 2012 74,203 miles

Oil on miminum mark on dipstick

Fail 19 May 2012 74,201 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil on miminum mark on dipstick

Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine MIL illuminated

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

Slight play evident from front suspension/steering

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,516 miles

front number plate backing starting to fade along top edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,651 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 FZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZJ, 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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What year was NL03 FZJ registered?

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

Is NL03 FZJ safe to buy?

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