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LM03 GXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 GXH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 94,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,865 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 91,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,113 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 89,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 86,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,495 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 81,495 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 76,453 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 73,006 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 68,646 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 64,442 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 60,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,367 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,577 miles

Coolant leak

Engine managment light active

Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,577 miles

Coolant leak

Engine managment light active

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,182 miles

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

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

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 31 May 2011 40,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 40,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,543 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 22,543 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,472 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 19,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 GXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

LM03 GXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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