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LM53 UCG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,600 mi
Last recorded139,600 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UCG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 129,611 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 129,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,209 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2020 118,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,139 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,520 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 113,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,489 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 107,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,961 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,977 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 84,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,641 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,711 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,938 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 38,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,388 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,985 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 15,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LM53 UCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LM53 UCG, 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 LM53 UCG registered?

LM53 UCG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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