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LC53 CSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,350 mi
Last recorded130,350 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 130,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 126,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot clip loose

Fail 10 Jan 2020 126,515 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot clip loose

Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 119,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,911 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 111,911 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,496 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 107,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belt is in poor condition, fraying, and perished, will require attention.

Fail 16 Jan 2016 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on the edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belt is in poor condition, fraying, and perished, will require attention.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,148 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,869 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 90,758 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 83,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,045 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2009 62,105 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,128 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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LC53 CSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC53 CSU, 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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LC53 CSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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