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FN53 LWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,713 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes worn / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,825 miles

Headlights discoloured

Little reserve handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion on filler neck

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 123,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlights discoloured

Little reserve handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion on filler neck

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 113,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 113,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,126 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 10 Jan 2017 102,876 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,888 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil on min

Exhaust corroded and minor leek

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Wheel trims fitted

service brake only just made min effort 51%

Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,021 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2014 78,850 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 5 Jan 2014 78,850 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,234 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 64,234 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Dec 2010 56,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2010 56,822 miles

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2010 49,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 41,496 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 41,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,924 miles

nearsidefront tyre wearing on outer edge and both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,498 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,113 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,931 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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FN53 LWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN53 LWU, 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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FN53 LWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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