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LC53 MKD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,045 mi
Last recorded136,045 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 136,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery light on

clutch bite at top of the pedal

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 May 2022 136,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box and pipe going into it (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no aim patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery light on

clutch bite at top of the pedal

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

battery light on

Fail 9 Feb 2021 129,299 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

battery light on

Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine injector chuffing

headlights cloudy and starting to affect aim patterns

no interior mirror fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,147 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 118,545 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,916 miles

drivers centre rear view mirror missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

drivers centre rear view mirror missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and nail in tread pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2014 104,545 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

IMAGES POOR LENSES SCRATCHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,335 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,335 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,721 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT NOT FITTED THEREFORE BELT NOT CHECKED

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,423 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,232 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2007 33,887 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,405 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 MKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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