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DY03 LCM

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,138 mi
Last recorded107,138 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LCM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 107,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 107,138 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both crazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 105,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,489 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

both head lights slightly crazed, o/s secured with zip ties

Fail 14 Dec 2022 99,489 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

both head lights slightly crazed, o/s secured with zip ties

Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm , tread cracking slightly also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight secured with cable ties

Fail 8 Dec 2021 94,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm , tread cracking slightly also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight secured with cable ties

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,254 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Offside headlight secured with cable ties

Pass 28 Nov 2019 86,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight mountings broken held with zip ties, not insecure

rear silencer mounting bracket broken system adequately supported

Fail 28 Nov 2019 86,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlight mountings broken held with zip ties, not insecure

rear silencer mounting bracket broken system adequately supported

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,236 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,357 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 873,912 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,345 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,481 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,790 miles

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

both number plates deteriated slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,888 miles

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

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

slight noise on o/s/rear hub bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 36,951 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,951 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,700 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,455 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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DY03 LCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY03 LCM, 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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DY03 LCM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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