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LR53 JJY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,477 mi
Last recorded84,477 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,477 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 77,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,336 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 70,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 61,049 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,190 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 53,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,392 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 49,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,754 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 45,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,779 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,099 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 32,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,588 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,650 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 JJY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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