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NL03 VKW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,729 mi
Last recorded180,729 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 VKW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 180,729 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 177,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 177,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 174,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 171,148 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 171,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 165,341 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 161,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 157,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 150,925 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 142,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 134,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 125,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 109,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 66,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,480 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,680 miles

Advise rewar tyres have slight tread cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise rewar tyres have slight tread cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,650 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 36,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,834 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,280 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 VKW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL03 VKW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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