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FD03 LHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,670 mi
Last recorded22,670 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 22,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes corroding covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror damaged tapped over

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 22,661 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes corroding covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror damaged tapped over

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,553 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,951 miles

gearbox oil leak

suggest tracking check

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,271 miles

195x60x15 tyres front 185x60x15 tryes rea

poss gear box oil leak

suggest tracking check

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,353 miles

185/60/15 rear and 195/60/15 front

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,286 miles

different tyre sizes front to rear 195/60/15 front 185/60/15 rear

suggest tracking

Fail 11 Mar 2014 19,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

different tyre sizes front to rear 195/60/15 front 185/60/15 rear

suggest tracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,317 miles

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

front and rear tyres differant size and speed rating

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,332 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on outside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,383 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,798 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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FD03 LHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD03 LHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD03 LHG registered?

FD03 LHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FD03 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 LHG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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