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DU03 TFN

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 TFN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 129,188 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 122,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,007 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 116,007 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,568 miles

Dipstick broken at end.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 109,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Dipstick broken at end.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,441 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 103,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipes corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,917 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 94,091 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,847 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,102 miles

air bag light not workiong

stickers in nsf screen

underboidy covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os and ns front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

air bag light not workiong

stickers in nsf screen

underboidy covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,883 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,090 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,316 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 52,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 33,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,074 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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DU03 TFN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DU03 TFN, 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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DU03 TFN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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