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FC03 LFH

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,005 mi
Last recorded61,005 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LFH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,005 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 58,496 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,556 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front steering inner rack arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

high level brake light not working

mist of oil around oil cap

Fail 8 Jul 2017 51,533 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front steering inner rack arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

high level brake light not working

mist of oil around oil cap

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,974 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has wear on sidewalls 195/60r15

Fail 11 Jul 2016 45,974 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has wear on sidewalls 195/60r15

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 36,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 31,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,317 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 19,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 15,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,285 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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FC03 LFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FC03 LFH, 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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FC03 LFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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