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LS03 DJU

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,670 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 103,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,591 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 90,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 84,203 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,515 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,146 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 67,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre very close to legal limit.

high level brake light not working.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,024 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,215 miles

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

nsf tyre nail to close to wall

rear engine mount split

wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,128 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 40,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,499 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil seepage from offside drive shaft seal

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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LS03 DJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS03 DJU, 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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What year was LS03 DJU registered?

LS03 DJU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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