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FD03 LJJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 134,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 134,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 112,644 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 102,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 102,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s front drive shaft seal leaking (trans)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,307 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,179 miles

Both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2010 64,515 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,640 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 LJJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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