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LB03 SXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,527 mi
Last recorded97,527 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 SXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 97,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,597 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 94,699 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,686 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 91,686 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,620 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,354 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,192 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,891 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,933 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,846 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on!

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,480 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r shock absorber insulator damaged and 3/4 missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,466 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 SXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB03 SXA registered?

LB03 SXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LB03 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 SXA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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