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AU03 LXN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,496 mi
Last recorded89,496 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LXN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,496 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 89,496 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,413 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,821 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Inner Drive shaft boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Inner Drive shaft boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,010 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant level low when checked

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing

corrosion on most brake pipes

headlamp covers deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing

corrosion on most brake pipes

headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.4.G.4e)

both h/lamp lenses tarnished,patterns just visible

os wiper split on ends

Fail 13 Apr 2017 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp showing as stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.4.G.4e)

both h/lamp lenses tarnished,patterns just visible

os wiper split on ends

Pass 3 May 2016 68,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2014 50,364 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 42,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 25,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,787 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,782 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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AU03 LXN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 LXN, 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 AU03 LXN registered?

AU03 LXN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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