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FG03 LUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,328 mi
Last recorded66,328 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,328 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering rack pipes severely corroded.

Front Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and fuel pipes corroded too. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 58,239 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 58,239 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 56,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2021 55,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,888 miles

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

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

suspension components - corroded - front and rear

Fail 10 Sep 2020 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

suspension components - corroded - front and rear

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,392 miles

front flexie part of exhaust weak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 53,391 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front flexie part of exhaust weak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,953 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 43,953 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,471 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,471 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,851 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,314 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,014 miles

o/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

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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FG03 LUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 FG03 LUJ, 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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FG03 LUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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