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HS03 NLT

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,224 mi
Last recorded152,224 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NLT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 152,224 miles

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

centre stop light dim

Fail 8 Oct 2025 152,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))

centre stop light dim

Pass 8 Oct 2024 143,686 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 143,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 137,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 137,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,734 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 130,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,005 miles

Offside Front head light adjuster motor is running constantly head light aim is correct

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,400 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 118,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,034 miles

advise on rear number plate condition monitor

Fail 23 Oct 2019 113,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise on rear number plate condition monitor

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,156 miles

advise on head light condition monitor

Fail 19 Oct 2017 100,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on head light condition monitor

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,205 miles

advise high level stop light not working rectified

Fail 27 Oct 2016 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise high level stop light not working rectified

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,665 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,533 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,533 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,672 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2010 51,710 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 43,734 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,281 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,952 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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HS03 NLT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HS03 NLT, 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 HS03 NLT registered?

HS03 NLT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HS03 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 NLT shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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