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NC03 JDZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,227 mi
Last recorded120,227 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 120,227 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 115,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 109,260 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 109,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 100,591 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 100,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,735 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not affecting the drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 92,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not affecting the drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 86,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 79,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 70,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,340 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,165 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 46,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,888 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,266 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,539 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 JDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JDZ, 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 JDZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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