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NL03 FPU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

38,867 mi
Last recorded38,867 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 38,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 37,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,434 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 37,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 36,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 36,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,036 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 36,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,894 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,620 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 18,620 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,423 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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NL03 FPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 NL03 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL03 FPU registered?

NL03 FPU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is NL03 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 FPU shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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