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LM03 EVU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,643 mi
Last recorded74,643 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 EVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 74,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,929 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 72,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,577 miles

Coolant leak coolant level low

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,206 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 62,206 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016
Fail 6 Jun 2016

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,973 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,776 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,141 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,119 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 EVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EVU, 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 LM03 EVU registered?

LM03 EVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LM03 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 EVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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