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LG53 JZF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,356 mi
Last recorded122,356 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 JZF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 122,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,046 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 113,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,875 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 108,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,958 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 100,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,223 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,223 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,884 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,435 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 77,435 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,967 miles

adv cambelt change @ 10 year intervals.

front brake discs lipping.

front wipers smeary, perishing and juddery.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r tyre cracking and wearing unevenly.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,832 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front wipers smear on screen

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,090 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack in coolant header tank.

front brake discs lipping quite heavily but not to excess.

rear wiper perished.

signs of coolant loss from thermostat housing.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,319 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,703 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 37,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,131 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 JZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LG53 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

LG53 JZF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is LG53 JZF safe to buy?

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