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LM03 HCG

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 HCG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,508 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 76,599 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 76,599 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 65,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,300 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,055 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,523 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,663 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 43,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,458 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,039 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,264 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,409 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 HCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

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

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