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LM03 GUG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 GUG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 126,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Pass 19 May 2017 111,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 108,327 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 108,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,260 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 104,257 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,970 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,431 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 48,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,988 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 72,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,491 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 GUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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