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NC03 HPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,072 mi
Last recorded76,072 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 HPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 75,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,733 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,184 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,806 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,889 miles

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HPZ, 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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What year was NC03 HPZ registered?

NC03 HPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is NC03 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC03 HPZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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