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LS03 URA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,798 mi
Last recorded99,798 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 URA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 99,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Other Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Interior Mirror Missing

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 99,741 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Engine Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Pipe Split (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Other Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Interior Mirror Missing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 95,644 miles

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

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2020 95,644 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 May 2019 89,013 miles

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

Interior Mirror Missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 89,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Faded No Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Faded No Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Interior Mirror Missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 83,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Brake Pipes Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Management Light On

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

Interior Mirror Missing

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Perished

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 77,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 72,032 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,731 miles

nearside handbrake cable not fitted into mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside handbrake cable not fitted into mounting

Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaut rear heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaut rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,586 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Jun 2013 46,578 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,551 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,731 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2010 26,846 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,451 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 16,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 URA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 URA, 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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LS03 URA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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