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NT03 DXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,065 mi
Last recorded96,065 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 DXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Strongly advise! (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes have a protective coating applied

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

both front, both rear and both front to rear brake pipes have a protective coating applied

front washer jet switch sticking

Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front, both rear and both front to rear brake pipes have a protective coating applied

front washer jet switch sticking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,414 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 52,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,796 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 37,473 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 37,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,117 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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NT03 DXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NT03 DXM, 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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NT03 DXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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