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LC53 FFH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,278 mi
Last recorded141,278 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 FFH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 141,278 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 141,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 129,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 129,217 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower engine steady bush worn. Minor coolant leak .

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine stabiliser bush excessively worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,632 miles

servo vacuum pipe chafed. re-secured in clip to avoid further chafeage

Fail 23 Jan 2018 120,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

servo vacuum pipe chafed. re-secured in clip to avoid further chafeage

Pass 30 Jan 2017 111,826 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 111,826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting near legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,772 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,772 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,129 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,155 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 7,490 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 FFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FFH, 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 LC53 FFH registered?

LC53 FFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is LC53 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 FFH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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