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N17 TCM

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 TCM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,178 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test large object from screen + object from dash top ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working!

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + getting near tread limit! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides H frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,178 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test large object from screen + object from dash top ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working!

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + getting near tread limit! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides H frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,026 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake efficiency very low!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides H frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 94,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake efficiency very low!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides H frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 81,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 76,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 67,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 61,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,370 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 30,370 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N17 TCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N17 TCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N17 TCM registered?

N17 TCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is N17 TCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 TCM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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