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FX03 LNW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LNW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,555 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,921 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 68,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,550 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes greased

near/side and off/side front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 49,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,063 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 42,028 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,979 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 28,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 LNW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX03 LNW, 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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FX03 LNW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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