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FX03 LWP

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,383 mi
Last recorded131,383 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 LWP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,383 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack boot twisted and split

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 131,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner steering rack boot twisted and split

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,053 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer brackets heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 120,785 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer brackets heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,062 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,431 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,070 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 103,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,434 miles

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

steering rack heat shield loose

Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,420 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering rack heat shield loose

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,559 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting detatched

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in nearside and offside inner track rod joints

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,149 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,136 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,764 miles

rear silencer rear support rusting

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,723 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Feb 2010 64,615 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,270 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,784 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 30,784 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 LWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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