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LM03 GUX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,910 mi
Last recorded109,910 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 GUX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,910 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 109,906 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

engine has a miss-fire

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perihsed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perihsed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017
Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,170 miles

slight power steering fluid weep

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 25 Nov 2014 87,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2013 81,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 76,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 58,214 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 48,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,764 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,859 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 GUX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

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

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