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NV03 WVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,629 mi
Last recorded81,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 WVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 81,593 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leaking exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,991 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 72,545 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,206 miles

All Tyre's cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 59,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All Tyre's cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,746 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 50,746 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working centre brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working o/s/r stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,312 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,221 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

misting of fluid power steering rack

near side wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,685 miles

Oil leak

misting of fluid power steering rack

near side wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,077 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,729 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,347 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 WVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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