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LG03 FHN

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 FHN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,862 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 121,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,012 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 111,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,357 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 93,754 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,972 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,066 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,341 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outside edge

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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LG03 FHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LG03 FHN, 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 LG03 FHN registered?

LG03 FHN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is LG03 FHN safe to buy?

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