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ET03 LPF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,763 mi
Last recorded174,763 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 LPF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 174,763 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight corrosion on front floors

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight damage to tailgate and rear bumper

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 170,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 166,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 166,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 160,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2014 160,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 149,247 miles

Oil leak

headlamps deteriorated

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 149,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 137,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front headlamps deteriorated

possible injector leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 126,040 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear road spring corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 126,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside rear road spring corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,464 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 115,423 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front carroded and pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,092 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 87,703 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,497 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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ET03 LPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ET03 LPF, 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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ET03 LPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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