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DG03 NDE

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

146,258 mi
Last recorded146,258 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 NDE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 146,258 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear and tank area pipes corroded

Headlight deteriorated beam image weak

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn, smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe and box corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 146,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear and tank area pipes corroded

Headlight deteriorated beam image weak

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn, smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe and box corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 144,596 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,067 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 136,988 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 58kg ... N/S/R is 84kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 129,661 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 129,661 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to condition of lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 124,914 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between the tread 195/60/15

nsr inner sill corroded

osr inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 124,914 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking between the tread 195/60/15

nsr inner sill corroded

osr inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,032 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 120,032 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to condition of headlamp lenses. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 117,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,201 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 114,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 63kg effort only. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,908 miles

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

both headlight lens's deteriorated

both rear tyre's starting to perish.195/60r1588v

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished.195/60r1588h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished.195/60r1588h (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 84,722 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 84,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,236 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 70,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,833 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,660 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 64,658 miles

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

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

water leak possible water pump

Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 50,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,658 miles

wipers not clearing 100%

Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers not clearing 100%

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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DG03 NDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DG03 NDE, 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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DG03 NDE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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