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LB52 ELJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,524 mi
Last recorded104,524 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,524 miles

TYRES ARE 1856015 FRONT AND 1956015 REAR

Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

TYRES ARE 1856015 FRONT AND 1956015 REAR

Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,480 miles

Front 1856015

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear 1956015

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,848 miles

front cv inor joints leaking both

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front cv inor joints leaking both

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,423 miles

Headlamp lenes have gone opaque.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,423 miles

Headlamp lenes have gone opaque.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,954 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 93,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,538 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 88,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear shock dust covers adrift

very slight roughnes in o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,882 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 78,882 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,955 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 64,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 47,812 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 47,812 miles

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

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

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 ELJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LB52 ELJ, 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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LB52 ELJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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