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NC03 UWZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,589 mi
Last recorded210,589 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 UWZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 210,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 205,175 miles

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 205,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 199,720 miles

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Shoes are grinding (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 199,464 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Shoes are grinding (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 193,116 miles

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill is rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill is rusty

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 193,116 miles

Emissions carbon monoxide regulations only just met

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill is rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sill is rusty

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 187,106 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 187,063 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 179,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 174,689 miles

Emissions regulations only just met

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 174,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Emissions regulations only just met

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 165,462 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 165,462 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 156,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 156,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 147,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,195 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 136,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,352 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 120,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 106,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,026 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slighlty damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres cracking causing weak sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,621 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,621 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 40,394 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 UWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black 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 UWZ, 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 UWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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