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FD03 LLT

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,992 mi
Last recorded167,992 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LLT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 167,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 167,981 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid component likely to become detached not opening (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,400 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 159,400 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine light on

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 151,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 151,929 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,111 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 136,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

engine light on

foglamp full of water

power steering pipe insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,729 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

engine light on

foglamp full of water

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

heat shield insecure

power streering pump damp

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,137 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,065 miles

Both front brake discs showing signs of wear

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 71,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 55,242 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 54,904 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,781 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,686 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 46,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

dampness around power steering rack unions but no leaks seen at test

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 LLT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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