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LC03 VSL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 VSL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 76,831 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 76,829 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,478 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres scrubbing edges

knocking at nsf

Fail 13 Dec 2017 75,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,786 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,741 miles

Nearside Front has a slight smear

Offside Front dip beam poor pattern

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,312 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,139 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 68,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,491 miles

Hi Level stop lamp inop

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from power steering rack pinion

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,595 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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LC03 VSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC03 VSL, 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 LC03 VSL registered?

LC03 VSL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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