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LM03 FSD

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,473 mi
Last recorded80,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FSD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,473 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,113 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 78,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,022 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,022 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,019 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,706 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,809 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,549 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center stop light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,351 miles

handbrake travel requires adjustment

Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,343 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel requires adjustment

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,004 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,681 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 FSD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red 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 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

LM03 FSD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is LM03 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FSD 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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