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NL03 VKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,258 mi
Last recorded102,258 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 VKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,258 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 102,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,560 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 100,558 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,021 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 99,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 97,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,803 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,664 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,072 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,762 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,144 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 VKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL03 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

NL03 VKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NL03 VKU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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