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LD53 AFA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,240 mi
Last recorded200,240 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 AFA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 200,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner wall and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in between treads (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 30 Nov 2016 199,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner wall and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in between treads (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2015 188,790 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 178,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level stop lamp not working.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 178,256 miles

hi level stop lamp not working.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 165,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 158,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 151,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 141,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 132,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,453 miles

front brake pads appear to be approx 75% worn

front wipers have slight wear

nearside and offsde rear shock absorber bump stops have wear

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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LD53 AFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD53 AFA, 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 LD53 AFA registered?

LD53 AFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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