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LC53 FPF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 FPF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,611 miles

Beam images poor

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack damp

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,624 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 55,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,417 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 44,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,600 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 36,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,660 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

very slight rotational noise from n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 29,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

very slight rotational noise from n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,908 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 25,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 16,901 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,526 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 FPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

LC53 FPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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