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LM03 DZB

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DZB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,568 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box hanger heavily corroded but still currently attached

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box hanger heavily corroded but still currently attached

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,620 miles

centre brake light not working

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on the inside and outside edges

Fail 16 Jun 2016 80,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre brake light not working

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on the inside and outside edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,317 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,067 miles

front discs and pads worn.

multi-vee belt perished.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,024 miles

front discs and pads worn.

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and slightly mishaped.

offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Fail 25 May 2010 41,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bolt head fouling air-con pipe.

multi-vee belt perished.

power steering pump weeping.

Pass 25 May 2010 41,096 miles

bolt head fouling air-con pipe.

multi-vee belt perished.

power steering pump weeping.

Pass 22 May 2009 36,803 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,629 miles

multi-vee belt perished.

nearside front tyre worn to limit.

offside front and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,910 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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LM03 DZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM03 DZB, 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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LM03 DZB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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