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LG53 JWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,280 mi
Last recorded88,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 JWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 88,280 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,076 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 86,076 miles

Coolant level low

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,430 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,550 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,420 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,681 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,681 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 7 Jan 2011 33,789 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,547 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 29,547 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 13,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2007 13,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG53 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

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

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