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LD03 OPS

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

180,268 mi
Last recorded180,268 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 OPS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 180,268 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 180,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 179,250 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 175,297 miles

Central Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear park brake reading very low

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 175,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear park brake reading very low

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 171,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Oct 2019 171,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2018 163,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting in o/s/rear chassis rail

Pass 22 Sep 2017 151,233 miles

Central Upper stop-lamp not working

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced broken retaining bracket (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 151,233 miles

Central Upper stop-lamp not working

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced broken retaining bracket (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,497 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 138,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 130,929 miles

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

corrosion starting in rear silencer

oil leak

upper stoplamp not working

Pass 15 Sep 2014 125,046 miles

centre upper stoplamp not working

corrosion starting in rear silencer

Fail 15 Sep 2014 125,046 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in rear silencer

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,722 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 116,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,780 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,801 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,438 miles

O/S/F metal brake pipe starting to rust.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,672 miles

O/S handbrake cable rubber mount split.

O/S/R shock absorber cover adrift.

Rear silencer outer skin slight rust.

Fail 10 Apr 2007 64,672 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

O/S handbrake rubber mount split.

O/S/R shock absorber cover adrift.

Rear silencer outer skin rusty.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,071 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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LD03 OPS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LD03 OPS, 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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LD03 OPS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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