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LB03 FYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,599 mi
Last recorded137,599 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 137,599 miles

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2018 137,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2018 137,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis , in front of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis , in front of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,388 miles

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

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

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

nearside front & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front & offside front brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 118,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,552 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 106,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,878 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre edges worn

exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,445 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 84,240 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

injector noise

nsf wiper blade slight split

rear tyre speed rating diffrent to front

slight clutch rattle

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,783 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,746 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 FYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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