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LC03 ZDM

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,676 mi
Last recorded133,676 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 ZDM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,991 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 119,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,457 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,258 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated

os door mirror glass miss aligned

os hand brake cable grommet missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 84,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated

os door mirror glass miss aligned

os hand brake cable grommet missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,971 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

center rear stoplight cracked

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,734 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,734 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,028 miles

Offside park brake cable support split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 54,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside park brake cable support split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,037 miles

Rear number plate has slight damage.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 43,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate has slight damage.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,269 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 ZDM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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