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LB52 DLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,931 mi
Last recorded112,931 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 DLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,071 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2015 108,071 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

object in n/s/r tyre

rear ex heat shield loose

rear eye level stop light inop

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear eye level stop light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 38,903 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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LB52 DLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB52 DLU, 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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What year was LB52 DLU registered?

LB52 DLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LB52 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 DLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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