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FD03 NWF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

115,210 mi
Last recorded115,210 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NWF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 114,569 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 113,661 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 113,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 112,408 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

rear chassis near axle mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2022 111,404 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both front shockers corroding

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

under body corrosion at rear

Fail 26 May 2022 111,354 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both front shockers corroding

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

under body corrosion at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 109,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bonnet not opening (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,020 miles

Front front shockers corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 81,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going up into wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front shockers corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,280 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,174 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,633 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,703 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 54,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 46,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,374 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing badly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,083 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,200 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,669 miles

rear offside shock absorber bump rubber/casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,257 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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FD03 NWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FD03 NWF, 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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What year was FD03 NWF registered?

FD03 NWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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