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FH03 LZB

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 LZB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 135,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (lens clean) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,444 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,444 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken off (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,725 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 99,202 miles

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

nearside wiper blade showing split ends.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 91,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,953 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,953 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,040 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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FH03 LZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FH03 LZB, 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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What year was FH03 LZB registered?

FH03 LZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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