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NH03 TJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 TJZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 110,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 105,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 100,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 95,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 89,369 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 89,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 81,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 74,059 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 72,892 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 71,916 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 69,918 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2014 67,417 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 67,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 64,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 60,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 58,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level just below minimum

no oil at all showing on dipstick

Pass 19 May 2010 44,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 39,246 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 39,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,013 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,403 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,403 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NH03 TJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NH03 TJZ, 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 NH03 TJZ registered?

NH03 TJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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