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LB03 FXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 FXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,178 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,178 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,700 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 57,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,144 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2016 49,144 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,268 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 26,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 11,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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 FXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LB03 FXV, 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 FXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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