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NV03 FXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 FXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,610 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 76,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,402 miles

Nearside front tyre close to marker bars and perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 75,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre close to marker bars and perishing

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pasted repair to rear silencer

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,086 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pasted repair to rear silencer

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,756 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,786 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 48,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front brake pipe has some corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,328 miles

o/s/front brake pipe has some corrosion.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,862 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,227 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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NV03 FXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 NV03 FXA, 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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NV03 FXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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