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NC03 FNY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,763 mi
Last recorded82,763 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 82,763 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low / edges very worn / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2026 82,763 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low / edges very worn / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,510 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under side corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,719 miles

drive shaft support bearing rough

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,367 miles

driveshaft support bearing rough

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight inner rim damage to o/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jul 2018 68,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

driveshaft support bearing rough

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight inner rim damage to o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,732 miles

both front flexi hose metal pipe ends corroding

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/f drive shaft support bearing rough

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both parts (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front flexi hose metal pipe ends corroding

coolant leak

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/f drive shaft support bearing rough

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,741 miles

front pads 4mm.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/f flexi Ferrell slightly corroded.

n/s/r shock cover has dropped.

o/s d/s bearing worn.

rear tyres perishing.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longest one. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very foggy. (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

both front indicators slightly white.

front pads 4mm.

n/s headlamp slightly foggy.

n/s/f flexi Ferrell slightly corroded.

n/s/r shock cover has dropped.

o/s d/s bearing worn.

rear tyres perishing.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

high level rear lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,635 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,850 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,493 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,132 miles

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)

hand brake travel high

Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,425 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 FNY 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 NC03 FNY, 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 FNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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