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BU53 LHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,306 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,142 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted in rear

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,671 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,422 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,809 miles

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

m i l light on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 54,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

m i l light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,939 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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BU53 LHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BU53 LHX, 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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BU53 LHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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