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LV03 TSY

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 TSY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 149,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 141,076 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust gas leaking

slight oil leak

slightly smoking

Fail 16 May 2019 141,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust gas leaking

slight oil leak

slightly smoking

Pass 21 May 2018 138,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 138,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamps deteriorated

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 136,291 miles

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 17 May 2017 136,291 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 129,856 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Adrift

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside rear Tyre 3mm

Rear Number Plate Stained

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,548 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low and showing cracking to outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low checked for emissions test

Rear gearbox mount bush in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Various oil leaks evident

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,548 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low and showing cracking to outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low checked for emissions test

Rear gearbox mount bush in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Various oil leaks evident

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,666 miles

Bonnet pull worn

Dash/Speedo illumination dim

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside handbrake outer sleeves worn

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose and worn

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low checked for emissions test

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,578 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Door Mirror Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Number Plate Stained

Fail 13 Jun 2013 100,578 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine Oil Leaks

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Door Mirror Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Number Plate Stained

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,719 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

accident damage to n/s door

both rear shockabsorbers dust covers adrift

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,352 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

screen stone chips+headlamp aim tested on 1

Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,613 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,613 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2007 30,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,232 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LV03 TSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LV03 TSY, 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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LV03 TSY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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