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LM03 EPJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,745 mi
Last recorded55,745 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 55,745 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 55,720 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,977 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 51,977 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,843 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps getting poor light output............. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play to nearside rear hub bearing.......... (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 46,843 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps getting poor light output............. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside rear stop lamp inop............ (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play to nearside rear hub bearing.......... (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,826 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing

Fail 17 Oct 2022 41,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 35,770 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 35,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,724 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 30,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 21,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,228 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,096 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,486 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 10,900 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 EPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 EPJ, 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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What year was LM03 EPJ registered?

LM03 EPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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