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LT53 AFF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,166 mi
Last recorded178,166 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 AFF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 178,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop light inoperative

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

Rear Braking efficiency low

Fail 2 Apr 2024 178,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop light inoperative

Coolant reservoir empty

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Braking efficiency low

Pass 29 Mar 2023 157,773 miles

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

service brake just met requirement

Fail 29 Mar 2023 157,773 miles

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

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

service brake just met requirement

Pass 30 Mar 2022 144,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 144,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,531 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,007 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 93,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,358 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,355 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,534 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,176 miles

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 54,176 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,319 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,725 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,434 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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LT53 AFF 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 76%.

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 LT53 AFF, 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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LT53 AFF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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