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LB52 HFO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 HFO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 76,706 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,886 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,450 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,431 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,107 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,107 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,748 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 44,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 44,619 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,170 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 28,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,849 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 HFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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