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NL03 PPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,677 mi
Last recorded29,677 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 29,677 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 19,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 18,828 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 18,826 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Bottle is frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 18,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,457 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 16,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,264 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 11,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,155 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,884 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 PPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NL03 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

NL03 PPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is NL03 PPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 PPZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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