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LM52 OCU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 OCU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,358 miles

headlights/no, plates deteriorating

Fail 20 Dec 2018 78,358 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlights/no, plates deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front on. plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,045 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lens (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front on. plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,009 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake travel long

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Coolant level low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Handbrake travel long

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,571 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

near side rear light lens has ingress of water

Fail 5 Nov 2015 58,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

near side rear light lens has ingress of water

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,553 miles

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,556 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 13,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

The front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,376 miles

The front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,964 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 OCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OCU, 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 LM52 OCU registered?

LM52 OCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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