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LC53 CVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 CVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 122,437 miles

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

fuel filler pipes coroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 118,440 miles

Rear silencer slightly deterated

Pass 31 Jul 2023 115,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,501 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 97,486 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In n/s/f wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to middle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,388 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,388 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,719 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front blades split on ends

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,219 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,179 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 CVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC53 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 CVU registered?

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

Is LC53 CVU safe to buy?

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