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LB03 DHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,538 mi
Last recorded155,538 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 DHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 155,538 miles

Coolant leak Header tank has a split ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 155,538 miles

Coolant leak Header tank has a split ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 146,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 139,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,626 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 132,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,961 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 124,958 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,499 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,833 miles

Front and rear number plates worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,033 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 36,627 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,641 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 DHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB03 DHM, 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 DHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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