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LB03 GVE

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 GVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,615 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 82,391 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,759 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,118 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 58,112 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cannot be opened (8.4.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,205 miles

Both front and rear tyres cracking and perished

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge also has damage to side wall no cords visible at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,793 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,006 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 54,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front headlamps discoloured

both front tyres worn to 2/3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/ mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,386 miles

o/s/ mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Jul 2012 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

offside front door mirror outer casing missing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,282 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

offside front door mirror outer casing missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,555 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,313 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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