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LLZ 2909

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,458 mi
Last recorded153,458 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 2909
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 153,458 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,988 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 144,988 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 134,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 134,747 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAILBOX SPLIT AND HOLED (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,926 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 114,923 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,403 miles

front brake pads 95% worn

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to rust

plastic trim missing from o/s/f and o/s/r door pillars

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to O/S/F and O/S/R brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2010 73,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumpstops split require replacement with rear shock absorbers, as they hold the shock shaft shroud in place

slight corrosion to O/S/F and O/S/R brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,173 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r lower reflector missing but still has 1 in each rear lamp cluster

Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,166 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r lower reflector missing but still has 1 in each rear lamp cluster

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,589 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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LLZ 2909 is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LLZ 2909, 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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LLZ 2909 is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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