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FN53 LZW

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,896 mi
Last recorded122,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,945 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 112,847 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 108,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 108,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,478 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 102,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 96,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,107 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,858 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,757 miles

coolant housing near gearbox is leaking

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner edge almost to cords!

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,412 miles

battery warning light is on

nsf tyre is low

Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,412 miles

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

battery warning light is on

nsf metal brake pipe is corroded behind wheel arch liner

nsf tyre is low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,514 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,187 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,612 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,642 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,688 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 LZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZW, 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 FN53 LZW registered?

FN53 LZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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