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NC03 AKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

198,092 mi
Last recorded198,092 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 AKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 198,092 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Nov 2024 191,541 miles

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 185,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 177,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 169,427 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Nov 2020 161,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 151,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,339 miles

Rear exhaust worn & repaired.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 141,339 miles

Rear exhaust worn & repaired.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,421 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight knock noise from nearside front wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,344 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 97,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,400 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,307 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 82,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 54,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear bumper damaged †slight blow on injector seals

Pass 25 May 2006 42,187 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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NC03 AKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NC03 AKX, 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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NC03 AKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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