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NV03 OET

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 OET
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,709 miles

Alternator belt worn

Nails in both rear tyres

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

Protective coating on front to rear and both front brake pipes, therefore unable to check condition.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,709 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Alternator belt worn

Nails in both rear tyres

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

Protective coating on front to rear and both front brake pipes, therefore unable to check condition.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 91,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,773 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 78,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,486 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked/split cords not exposed

Fail 4 Sep 2008 64,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked/split cords not exposed

Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,092 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 41,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,954 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 OET is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OET, 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 OET is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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