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SK03 NCZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 NCZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017

Central Rear exhaust slight corrosion

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged to rear 2x (7.2.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,488 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both mains badly fitted (3.6.A.3)

Coolant leak water pump ? ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both mains badly fitted (3.6.A.3)

Coolant leak water pump ? ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 17 Oct 2014 98,923 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2013 95,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heatshield loose

fanbelt frayed

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside lower reflector missing ( 1 of 4 )

Fail 6 Nov 2013 95,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust heatshield loose

fanbelt frayed

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside lower reflector missing ( 1 of 4 )

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 88,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011
Fail 11 Jul 2011

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,231 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 58,213 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,585 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 46,455 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 26 May 2008 38,713 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2008 38,201 miles

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

EML illuminated.

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,752 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 18,502 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre has 3 nails in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,502 miles

n/s/r tyre has 3 nails in tread

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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SK03 NCZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SK03 NCZ, 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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SK03 NCZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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