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LC03 FJA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,237 mi
Last recorded141,237 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 141,237 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 141,210 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 9 Aug 2025 135,812 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and the o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is rusty

Headlamps are a little cloudy

Nearside Rear Service brake performance is low

Offside Front Seat belt is starting to fray

Rear Number plate is in a poor condition

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front are rusty (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2024 128,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear pipe by fuel tank slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 128,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Operates rear washer only (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear pipe by fuel tank slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,962 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,228 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,737 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,281 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,495 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,444 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,934 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 16,111 miles

Nearside 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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LC03 FJA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 FJA, 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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LC03 FJA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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