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FN03 URG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,138 mi
Last recorded138,138 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 URG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 138,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 18 Feb 2026 138,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 138,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 132,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 132,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,668 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine lower stabilizer bush splitting.

nearside rear hand and footbrakes low.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,210 miles

COOLANT STAIN ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN REVERSING

Rear SUB-FRAME MOUNTING BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,254 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,961 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,506 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS ARE SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,533 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,970 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,679 miles

exhaust sections are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 61,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,215 miles

Both front wiper blades perishing.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,006 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,666 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,718 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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FN03 URG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN03 URG, 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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FN03 URG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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