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LG53 UKC

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,656 mi
Last recorded34,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UKC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,656 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear mount bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,910 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,623 miles

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

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

child seats fitted rear

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,278 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer wall have cracks apparent but no cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,442 miles

Crankshaft Pully Distorted

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,214 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 12,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UKC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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The MOT history for LG53 UKC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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