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NC03 FBG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 FBG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 138,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2026 138,484 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 135,104 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting @axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting @ axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 125,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 124,328 miles

both front and rear number plates water/dirt ingress.

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

both n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

coolant loss o/s/f of engine.

front brake discs rusty lip.

Fail 28 Jul 2023 124,326 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded running to o/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front and rear number plates water/dirt ingress.

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

both n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

coolant loss o/s/f of engine.

front brake discs rusty lip.

n/s/r metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,187 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 118,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 118,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,964 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 115,964 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,313 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,530 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear & centre exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,549 miles

slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,331 miles

check engine light on

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check engine light on

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,483 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,474 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,429 miles

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

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

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)

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

fron wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,171 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 FBG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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