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LV52 ZZM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 ZZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,970 miles

Coolant leak

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)

air con fluid leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,912 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

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)

air con fluid leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014

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

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

aux belt poor condition

co content high

n/s rear foor brake requires adjustment

Fail 6 Feb 2014 89,377 miles

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

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

co content high

n/s rear foor brake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,627 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,934 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,314 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

high level stop light not working

Fail 10 Jan 2011 67,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

high level stop light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2010 59,017 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,915 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r at time of test preventing a full inspection of the seat belt.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,978 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 26,050 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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LV52 ZZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV52 ZZM, 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 LV52 ZZM registered?

LV52 ZZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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