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NC03 FFR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,845 mi
Last recorded154,845 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 FFR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 154,845 miles

Clutch slave cylinder insecure and leaking

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

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

Rear back plates corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 154,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch slave cylinder insecure and leaking

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

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

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,358 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 153,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 151,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,282 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 151,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 143,957 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 143,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,953 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 133,961 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,115 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 124,015 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,318 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,318 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,763 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 91,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,575 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 66,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade split .

Pass 22 Dec 2012 64,394 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2009 52,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,742 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,430 miles

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

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 FFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC03 FFR, 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 FFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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