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LB53 SWW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,927 mi
Last recorded114,927 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 SWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 114,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction dot 0500 (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield missing at rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective Mounting bush worn ()

High / little reserve travel on park brake lever

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm plus perishing in tread (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing / juddering slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus slight perish dot 1010 (195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 Dot 05/00 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 10/10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 111,644 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 Dot 05/00 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 10/10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 104,456 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 104,456 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,729 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,150 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,570 miles

Squeek/Rattle from fan belt area

Oil leak rocker cover area

Oil level dipstick broken

Both front tyres close to legal limit 195/60/15

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,208 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,748 miles

All four tyres getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2011 48,919 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 48,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs and pads 6-8k

front wiper judders

high level stop light lense coming adrift

rear wiper bent

Fail 6 Jan 2011 41,020 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs and pads 6-8k

front wiper judders

high level stop light lense coming adrift

rear wiper bent

Pass 30 Dec 2009 33,073 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 23,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,832 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 SWW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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