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LS53 MXH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MXH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,706 miles

body and bumper damage

coolent level below min

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking in tyre tread

Fail 25 Oct 2014 96,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body and bumper damage

coolent level below min

engine management light on

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

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking in tyre tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,265 miles

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

body trims missing or damaged

engine management light on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,265 miles

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

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

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

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

body trims missing or damaged

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,801 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,109 miles

Auxilary belt detiorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,006 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 38,007 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,007 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 MXH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS53 MXH, 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 LS53 MXH registered?

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

Is LS53 MXH safe to buy?

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