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AV53 LNH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,336 mi
Last recorded107,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LNH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 107,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 107,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,168 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 103,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 84,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,656 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,050 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV53 LNH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV53 LNH, 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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AV53 LNH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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