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NV03 XWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,005 mi
Last recorded107,005 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 XWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,127 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded and heavily greased in areas (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexy slightly worn

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded and heavily greased in areas (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexy slightly worn

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake disc surface rust due to standing

front exhaust flexy worn slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,021 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake disc surface rust due to standing

front exhaust flexy worn slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,860 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,100 miles

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

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

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

O/s rear shock absorber protective cover insecure.

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,496 miles

N/s front tyre small cut visible in tread pattern.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

O/s rear shock absorber protective cover insecure.

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

O/s rear shock absorber protective cover insecure.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,771 miles

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

O/s front tyre cracking visible on sidewall.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 52,771 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/s front tyre cracking visible on sidewall.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,217 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,049 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 XWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NV03 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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