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NV03 XWC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

40,439 mi
Last recorded40,439 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 XWC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 40,439 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 40,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,073 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 40,071 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 39,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 38,629 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Manual adjusters do not respond.Reflector is insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,094 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 38,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,745 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer bracket deteriorated, but system still supported

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,532 miles

front nearside & offside tyres showing sign of age deterioration.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,838 miles

Both front tyres show signs of age deterioration.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,462 miles

front suspensin wish bones showing signs of rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,103 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,027 miles

high level stop light not working.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 23,673 miles

RHR tyre starting to perish

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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NV03 XWC 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 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 NV03 XWC, 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 NV03 XWC registered?

NV03 XWC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is NV03 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV03 XWC 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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