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LB03 RCZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,651 mi
Last recorded130,651 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 130,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Aux belt heavily worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,095 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 115,095 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 110,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 106,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder and slightly perished ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also has signs of run flat damage but no visible bulges etc (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall also has signs of run flat damage but no visible bulges etc (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has signs of being run-flat

Fail 4 Oct 2016 91,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has signs of being run-flat

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,915 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Removed expired tax and holder from wiper sweep prior to test

Fail 7 Oct 2015 85,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Removed expired tax and holder from wiper sweep prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 67,989 miles

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

alt belt slightly fraying

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,989 miles

alt belt slightly fraying

Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 66,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,233 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 62,233 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,640 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 RCZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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