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LT03 CGX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 CGX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,439 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,439 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum topped up (2.3.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 88,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 79,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,939 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 61,516 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 61,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,116 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 4 May 2010 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 38,416 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)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

airbag light on dash

n/s inner cv gaitor emitting small amount of grease ok at time of test

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray ok at time of test

underside of vehicle covered in mud tested as presented

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,426 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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LT03 CGX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT03 CGX, 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 LT03 CGX registered?

LT03 CGX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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