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LD03 OVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,204 mi
Last recorded137,204 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 OVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,363 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 121,363 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,306 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 119,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlights (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 113,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head lights slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EML light on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,364 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,822 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 18,743 miles

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

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

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

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 OVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OVG, 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 LD03 OVG registered?

LD03 OVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is LD03 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 OVG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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