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FL53 LPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,241 mi
Last recorded183,241 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 183,241 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 183,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2009 160,226 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 160,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 134,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 106,534 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s front upper screen in zone b damaged but legal size standards at test but damaging n/s front screen wiper blade strongly suggest change screen

n/s rear suspension shocker dust cover come adrift

o/s front driveshaft to gearbox seal bad oil dampn ess possible leakage

o/s rear tyre pin type nail in tread to sidewall area

Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,534 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

high level brake light not working

n/s front upper screen in zone b damaged but legal size standards at test but damaging n/s front screen wiper blade strongly suggest change screen

n/s rear suspension shocker dust cover come adrift

o/s front driveshaft to gearbox seal bad oil dampn ess possible leakage

o/s rear tyre pin type nail in tread to sidewall area

Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,449 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 74,449 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

o/s front driveshaft to gearbox seal area oil dampness 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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FL53 LPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL53 LPZ, 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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FL53 LPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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