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FA03 NYU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NYU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer wear 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

eml light illuminated

exhaust flex joint starting to deteriorate

front grill slightly insecure

negative battery terminal slightly loose

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Jan 2026

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer wear 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

eml light illuminated

exhaust flex joint starting to deteriorate

front grill slightly insecure

negative battery terminal slightly loose

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2025 109,523 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Within wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 109,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre - 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Within wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Reverse light no working

Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,092 miles

corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

front grill loose

oil leak

rear axle beam bushes perishing

rear bump stops perished

slight buckle rear wheels

slight exhaust blow center pipe

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2024 108,092 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended doesnt pull out (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

front grill loose

oil leak

rear axle beam bushes perishing

rear bump stops perished

slight buckle rear wheels

slight exhaust blow center pipe

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2023 106,967 miles

engine damp

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot perishing

rear bump stops worn

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

reverse lights not working

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,967 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and excess play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and excess play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine damp

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot perishing

rear bump stops worn

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

reverse lights not working

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

dampness around engine and gearbox

drivers window inoperative

reverse light not working

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2022 105,227 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

dampness around engine and gearbox

drivers window inoperative

reverse light not working

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on back of engine

Fail 21 Jan 2021 102,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on back of engine

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure gone out of shape & flat spotted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,749 miles

both front tyres worn and very close to limits.

front discs very worn and front pads on or very close to minimum thickness.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside of steering rack damp

Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside of steering rack damp

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,417 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,457 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Movement in rear gearbox mount.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tested in wet conditions.

rear bumpstops deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,997 miles

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

door trims missing

o/s wiper blade worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

door trims missing

o/s wiper blade worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 66,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,464 miles

screen stone chipped

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,553 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,434 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,434 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,021 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,779 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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FA03 NYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA03 NYU, 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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FA03 NYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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