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LM03 DZX

2003 Ford Fusion

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 92,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,592 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,518 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 55,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,285 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,441 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 37,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,165 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 DZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LM03 DZX, 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 DZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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