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LR53 JEJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,323 mi
Last recorded61,323 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JEJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 61,323 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,488 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits of 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close to 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,348 miles

all 4 tyres close to limits

Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,348 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to limits

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,861 miles

all 4 tyres close to limits

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,671 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,019 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,848 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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LR53 JEJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR53 JEJ, 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 LR53 JEJ registered?

LR53 JEJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 JEJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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