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LS53 MWF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,769 mi
Last recorded103,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MWF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018 103,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Nut missing from engine top mounting

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,343 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil filter badly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 99,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil filter badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,937 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,538 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Jul 2014 80,717 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 80,717 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 26 Jul 2013 74,941 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,938 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 66,452 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,452 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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,469 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,962 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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LS53 MWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS53 MWF, 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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LS53 MWF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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