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NL03 FZX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,023 mi
Last recorded97,023 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 97,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,447 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Driver side sun visor missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear door plastic trim sticking out slightly

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Oil filter corroded

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,442 miles

Emissions not tested Water leaking from header tank (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Driver side sun visor missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear door plastic trim sticking out slightly

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Oil filter corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,420 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 87,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f + o/s/f headlamps slightly deteriated but not affecting headlight aim

Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f + o/s/f headlamps slightly deteriated but not affecting headlight aim

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,525 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Service brake performance ONLY 51% just within MOT minimum requirements of 50%.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 59,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake performance ONLY 51% just within MOT minimum requirements of 50%.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

head lamps have beam convertors fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,446 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,798 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 FZX 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 FZX, 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 FZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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