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LM52 LHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,501 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,880 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)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

fuel injector blowing

Fail 8 Jan 2016 75,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

fuel injector blowing

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,202 miles

rear center stop light inop

slight cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,658 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 59,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,051 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 51,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 47,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,095 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2009 39,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

part of induction pipe missing

Pass 29 Dec 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 25,721 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 25,721 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr tyre outer wall cut

Pass 23 Dec 2005 17,389 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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LM52 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM52 LHJ, 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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LM52 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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