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LT03 XBJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,100 mi
Last recorded135,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 XBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 135,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 135,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,350 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,150 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2023 116,150 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 111,317 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops damaged.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,275 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 101,274 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged.

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has slight slack on retract, but ok

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has slight slack on retract, but ok

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,808 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,847 miles

Center stop light is out

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

Minor oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,654 miles

Center stop light not working

N/S/R Tyre inner wall is starting to perish

Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,475 miles

nail o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre degraded o/wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

c/brake light not working

n/s front tyre o/wall damage close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,475 miles

c/brake light not working

n/s front tyre o/wall damage close to limit

nail o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre degraded o/wall

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,757 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,310 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 XBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

LT03 XBJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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