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LD53 MZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,430 mi
Last recorded208,430 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 208,430 miles

Engine oil slight seepage around sump area, sump damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 208,429 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil slight seepage around sump area, sump damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield lose

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 190,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 190,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 167,574 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 167,574 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 130,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,962 miles

wheel trims fitted , retsricted views

Fail 25 Sep 2010 49,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,516 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack/have cuts on outer walls but not to cords.

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inevenly. goodyear 195/60r1588t.

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 MZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LD53 MZY, 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 MZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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