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LR03 XSY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,210 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 116,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,527 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 112,525 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,375 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 108,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation BOTH (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,219 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 103,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 100,670 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 100,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,087 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,086 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,955 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 88,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 82,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,403 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,193 miles

0/s front tyre legal at test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,087 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,079 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 48,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,743 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 31,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,120 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 XSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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