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LB53 SWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,583 mi
Last recorded101,583 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 SWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 101,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,622 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,622 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid in poor condition.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,665 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 86,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure inside (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,101 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 77,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,463 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,829 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,130 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 6 Dec 2012 63,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2011 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power Steering Fluid on Min.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,871 miles

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

Power Steering Fluid on Min.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower gearbox rubber mount worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,277 miles

Coolant leak

lower gearbox rubber mount worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,424 miles

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

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

REAR No PLATE POORISH CONDITION

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,454 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,438 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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LB53 SWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LB53 SWV, 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 LB53 SWV registered?

LB53 SWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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