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LR03 FZM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,944 mi
Last recorded100,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak

wipers smear

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,942 miles

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

wipers smear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 92,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,878 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,549 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 85,549 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,640 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,310 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 10,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR03 FZM registered?

LR03 FZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is LR03 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 FZM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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