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LG53 JJV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 JJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 89,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 71,857 miles

All suspension coil springs corroding

Both front headlamp lens slightly frosted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 55,918 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 49,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 46,092 miles

nsr shocker cover loose

Pass 28 Jan 2012 41,224 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 41,224 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,787 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 28,826 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 28,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,658 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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LG53 JJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LG53 JJV, 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 LG53 JJV registered?

LG53 JJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LG53 JJV safe to buy?

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