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FX03 LVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,226 mi
Last recorded139,226 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes greased

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,697 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 131,682 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 131,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,204 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 124,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,777 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,842 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Damaged offside door mirror

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,380 miles

various suspension components just starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2011 82,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,911 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 LVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

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

Is FX03 LVG safe to buy?

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