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LB03 DGE

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,446 mi
Last recorded67,446 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 DGE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 64,216 miles

both number plates are deterioated

small hole in rear exhaust box

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on the outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,627 miles

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Both front headlights deteriorating

Central Stoplight not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Rear Wiper blade split

Water staines on engine

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,388 miles

Engine oil getting low

Offside Rear Screw in tyre tread

Offside Rear Squeek from road wheel when spun

Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,388 miles

Engine oil getting low

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

Offside Rear Screw in tyre tread

Offside Rear Squeek from road wheel when spun

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,096 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade has small split

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Rear high level brake light not working

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant low

high level brake light not working

o/side rear tyre has a nail & screw in the tread

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant low

high level brake light not working

o/side rear tyre has a nail & screw in the tread

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,297 miles

cut in middle tread o/side rear tyre

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,297 miles

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

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

cut in middle tread o/side rear tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,306 miles

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

Power steering fluid low

Fail 3 Dec 2012 55,306 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,345 miles

N/S/F Tyre low tread

O/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,345 miles

N/S/F Tyre low tread

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

O/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,650 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 43,646 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,757 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 30,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,196 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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LB03 DGE 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 63.6%.

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 LB03 DGE, 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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LB03 DGE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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