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FN53 LZR

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LZR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak Expansion bottle ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,573 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,096 miles

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

exhaust system corroded slightly

offside rear tyre wall is cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,125 miles

exhaust rear box started to deteriorate

offside rear tyre wall is cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,125 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

exhaust rear box started to deteriorate

offside rear tyre wall is cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,768 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 24,117 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,117 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 LZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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