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MK03 NMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,521 mi
Last recorded117,521 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 NMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 117,521 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Where hose connects to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed To much smoke emitted from exhaust to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,102 miles

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 9 Apr 2024 111,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 111,217 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,673 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,302 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,302 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,603 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant weep (pink crust) from the thermostat housing nearside face of block.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,423 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 49,423 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,415 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,451 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 24,423 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 12 May 2006 21,017 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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MK03 NMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MK03 NMU, 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 MK03 NMU registered?

MK03 NMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is MK03 NMU safe to buy?

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