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LT03 FVG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,043 mi
Last recorded64,043 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 FVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,363 miles

Battery sulphating.

Bodywork damage

Brake fluid top-up

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre run flat damage.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,363 miles

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

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

Battery sulphating.

Bodywork damage

Brake fluid top-up

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre run flat damage.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,369 miles

o/s/r tyre geting low

pads geting low

Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre geting low

pads geting low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,766 miles

o/s/r tyres geting low

pads geting low

Fail 16 Feb 2008 28,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 16 Feb 2008 28,626 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 21 Feb 2007 22,101 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 22,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,096 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 FVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVG, 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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LT03 FVG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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