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LT03 XVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 XVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 145,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 145,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 140,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 134,176 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 134,176 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 126,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 119,206 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 106,136 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 106,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre worn low and has deep cuts not to cords

Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,029 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various dents on vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2009 91,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

various dents on vehicle

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 77,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door trim damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear door damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door trim damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear door damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,520 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 57,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,284 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 41,283 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to lift/seperate

rear wiperblade not clearing screen

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 XVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

LT03 XVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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