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LKZ 1537

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 1537
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,258 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,285 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,301 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 70,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,974 miles

brake pipes covered in grease, can't see pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,687 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by rear axle bush (6.1.A.1)

corrosion under car

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to offside front flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

seepage of grease from offside front inner cv gaiter

slight damage to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

seepage of grease from o/s/f inner cv gaiter

Fail 17 Dec 2014 61,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

seepage of grease from o/s/f inner cv gaiter

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 54,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Dec 2011 49,752 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,752 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,041 miles

o/s/f drive shaft inner wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,743 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 30,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,496 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,496 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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LKZ 1537 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKZ 1537, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKZ 1537 registered?

LKZ 1537 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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