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NU03 KNL

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 KNL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear box joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear box joint. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 86,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 81,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,375 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,237 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,905 miles

bonnet catch worn

drive belt worn

exhaust centre section corroded

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

water inside reverse light lens †

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,473 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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NU03 KNL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU03 KNL, 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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NU03 KNL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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