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OV03 NGG

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,722 mi
Last recorded136,722 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 NGG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,722 miles

Lower under tray and top cover fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 136,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very poor image off pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,691 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 133,669 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 108,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt baby seat fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 90,144 miles

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

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken

Fail 16 May 2011 90,144 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 14 May 2010 77,577 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 77,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 66,670 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 55,835 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 44,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,979 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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OV03 NGG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV03 NGG, 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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OV03 NGG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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