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HJ03 NVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,907 mi
Last recorded62,907 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 NVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 62,907 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,149 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,552 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f door checkstrap loose

Fail 13 Nov 2023 58,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f door checkstrap loose

Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,718 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 54,718 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,409 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,672 miles

N/S and O/S Wiper Blades Spilt On Ends

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,903 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,198 miles

injector seals blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,144 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,346 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to rust

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,058 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 19,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,405 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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HJ03 NVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HJ03 NVU, 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 HJ03 NVU registered?

HJ03 NVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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