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CP53 LZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,585 mi
Last recorded89,585 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,585 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust blow

small oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2024 89,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust blow

small oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,247 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,111 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 73,414 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,890 miles

front wiper blades poor

nail n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2020 68,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front wiper blades poor

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 58,176 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,523 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 39,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,919 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,802 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 29,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,325 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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CP53 LZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CP53 LZT, 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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What year was CP53 LZT registered?

CP53 LZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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