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LN53 RGU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,792 mi
Last recorded96,792 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 RGU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,303 miles

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 81,845 miles

Front headlights deteriorating

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,672 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2012 67,672 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,904 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 9 Aug 2010 51,514 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,143 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,433 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriating.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,499 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)

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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LN53 RGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN53 RGU, 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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LN53 RGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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