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NU03 KNR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,835 mi
Last recorded183,835 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 KNR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 183,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 183,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 181,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 180,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 171,125 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 159,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 154,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 3/4 mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 151,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 151,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 151,017 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 144,725 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 141,109 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 141,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 135,873 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 135,867 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 132,545 miles

LH SIDE OF STEERING RACK LEAKING SLIGHTLY

LHR TYRE 2/3 MM IN PLACES

front & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2011 132,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

LH SIDE OF STEERING RACK LEAKING SLIGHTLY

LHR TYRE 2/3 MM IN PLACES

front & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2010 125,676 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear on edge

rear rh shocker top cover loose

steering rack weaping slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,897 miles

lefh hand steering rack boot weaping slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,897 miles

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

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

lefh hand steering rack boot weaping slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2007 68,606 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,606 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,077 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 KNR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NU03 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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