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LR03 FUG

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,618 mi
Last recorded109,618 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FUG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 101,394 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,371 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 98,368 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate AIR BAG / SRS (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,535 miles

rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated, offside

service brake efficiency only just met, which is 50% nearside rear 85kgf & offside rear 95kgf no lock out

Fail 24 Nov 2017 96,529 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated, offside

service brake efficiency only just met, which is 50% nearside rear 85kgf & offside rear 95kgf no lock out

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,509 miles

oil around power steering gaitors

rear boot floor slight damage

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,197 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,128 miles

misting of oil on nearside front lower wishbone

offside headlight lens deteriorated

rear body panel under bumper damaged/pushed in

Fail 29 Nov 2014 82,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

misting of oil on nearside front lower wishbone

offside headlight lens deteriorated

rear body panel under bumper damaged/pushed in

Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,362 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 80,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,641 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,355 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 55,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,630 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,012 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 43,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,649 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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LR03 FUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LR03 FUG, 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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LR03 FUG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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