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LD03 OUG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 OUG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2017 66,403 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine mean value 7.09 1/m (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy when rotated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 66,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine mean value 7.09 1/m (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover also damaged (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy when rotated

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

silght oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

silght oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,543 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,278 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 2 Apr 2013 48,278 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,249 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,658 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,286 miles

front bumper has cracks

front number plate has cracks

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bodywork has scratches

both front wiper blade needs changing

nearside front headlamp adjuster motor noisy when on

offside front tyre has cuts

oil leak [ gearbox ]

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,286 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bodywork has scratches

both front wiper blade needs changing

front bumper has cracks

front number plate has cracks

nearside front headlamp adjuster motor noisy when on

offside front tyre has cuts

oil leak [ gearbox ]

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,136 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 24,833 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,672 miles

both rear tyres thread has separations badly

Fail 29 Mar 2007 20,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres thread has separations badly

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,172 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 OUG 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 52.2%.

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 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 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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