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LR03 RDU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,419 mi
Last recorded59,419 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,419 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking/perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 55,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking/perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 52,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 49,496 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,163 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,163 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge ( not wihin measured area )

wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear ridge front brake discs

Fail 2 Apr 2014 38,053 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,312 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,887 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 RDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LR03 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

LR03 RDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is LR03 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 RDU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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