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LG03 FSE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside headlamp beam images poor quality!

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,720 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside beam images poor quality

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside beam image poor quality

Play in steering nearside and offside

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,065 miles

eml light on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,298 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,848 miles

nearside and offside front tyres tread depth on the legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,679 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 37,888 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,648 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 24,446 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release mechanism faulty

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,446 miles

bonnet release mechanism faulty

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 FSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG03 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

LG03 FSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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