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NL03 FZN

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,358 mi
Last recorded53,358 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FZN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 53,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 51,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2022 51,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,555 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 49,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 May 2020 46,738 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 46,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 44,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 41,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 39,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,317 miles

Both rear Tyres perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 36,317 miles

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

Both rear Tyres perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,460 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s front wiper poor

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,746 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 24,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,187 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,609 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 FZN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NL03 FZN, 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 NL03 FZN registered?

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

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