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LA03 CYC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,022 mi
Last recorded68,022 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 CYC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 68,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 68,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,962 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 67,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 58,625 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 58,216 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 52,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and nail in it

Pass 9 May 2017 47,786 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 47,786 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,159 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,396 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,691 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,691 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,682 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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LA03 CYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LA03 CYC, 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 LA03 CYC registered?

LA03 CYC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is LA03 CYC safe to buy?

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