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FX03 LKU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,068 mi
Last recorded106,068 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 106,068 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,469 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 99,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect stop and tail bulb in correct (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,777 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Both sides front brake pads slightly worn.

Coolant leak

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 77,777 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Both sides front brake pads slightly worn.

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,867 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,867 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,816 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside front driveshaft bearing slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,109 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 67,109 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,258 miles

O/S/R Shock absorber dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,629 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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FX03 LKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX03 LKU, 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 FX03 LKU registered?

FX03 LKU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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