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LB03 ODJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,268 mi
Last recorded177,268 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 ODJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 177,268 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 177,268 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (Inner rim) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 163,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (Inner rim) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 154,652 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 154,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 147,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jul 2018 147,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,063 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated and starting to affect beam image

Both side bushes in rear axle deteriorating

Cut in tread on nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 2 Jul 2016 126,982 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES IN POOR CONDITION >>> NEW ADVISED

HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR >>> ATTENTION ADVISED

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,838 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 119,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 114,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 114,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,208 miles

The rear exhaust box is very rusty and will need replacing soon.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 55,449 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,455 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 ODJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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