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NL03 PYT

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 84,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,472 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 80,472 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from n/s/r hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from o/s/r hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

oil on both steering rack gaiters but no leaks found

Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,633 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from n/s/r hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from o/s/r hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

oil on both steering rack gaiters but no leaks found

Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,551 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,837 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,430 miles

Oil leak

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coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,525 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 PYT 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 89.5%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

NL03 PYT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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