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LD53 SZO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,552 mi
Last recorded63,552 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 63,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion and rust all under car

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,031 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 61,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,638 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 59,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 58,442 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 55,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 52,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 47,054 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 47,048 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 42,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,718 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LD53 SZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

LD53 SZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 SZO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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