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LV53 FWH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FWH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 118,185 miles

Front front bumper damaged but secure

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 118,185 miles

Front front bumper damaged but secure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,591 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from expansion tank cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from expansion tank cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,394 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 104,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,999 miles

Coolant level low.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,387 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 42,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,577 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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LV53 FWH 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 77.8%.

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 LV53 FWH, 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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LV53 FWH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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