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LT03 CHC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,290 mi
Last recorded82,290 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 CHC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,290 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,088 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 80,088 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 73,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2022 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox lower rear support bracket bush split

steering rack weeping

Pass 12 May 2021 62,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 61,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,628 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge/perished

Fail 28 Mar 2019 60,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge/perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,424 miles

front wipers getting a little smeary

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,111 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,437 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

both headlamp lenses starting to go opaque

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,128 miles

front tyres side walls light perishing cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,552 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,590 miles

advise front brakes slightly worn

advise steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,420 miles

advise front brakes slightly worn

advise steering rack damp

strong advise nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,417 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise petrol cap stiff to remove

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,948 miles

damage on front bumper

Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,948 miles

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

damage on front bumper

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,512 miles

advise front discs getting lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,135 miles

rear tyres getting low outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,985 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 27,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,188 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 CHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LT03 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

LT03 CHC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LT03 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 CHC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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