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LD53 CLN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,015 mi
Last recorded95,015 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CLN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,975 miles

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

cracks in offside front tyre tread

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,281 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 91,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,199 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,516 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,164 miles

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

exhaust leak from centre pipe - recommend repair

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 5 Sep 2015 85,164 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leak from centre pipe - recommend repair

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,526 miles

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

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)

both rear shock absorber dust cover sleeves loose

heavy damage to nearside rear of vehicle

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,764 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,031 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,025 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,243 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

water leak.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,817 miles

water leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,464 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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LD53 CLN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 LD53 CLN, 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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LD53 CLN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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