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LV53 FXO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 70,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,976 miles

(Centre brake lamp not working)

EML illuminated

Exhaust corroded

Front indicators faded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,328 miles

Centre brake light not working

coolant level on min mark

eml light on dash

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake efforts require attention

steering rack damp

uneven wear and wearing low both front tyre treads

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,328 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre brake light not working

coolant level on min mark

eml light on dash

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake efforts require attention

steering rack damp

uneven wear and wearing low both front tyre treads

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,967 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,491 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front Brake disc(s) worn and lipped

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,038 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,746 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread ONLY JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,464 miles

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

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 FXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 FXO registered?

LV53 FXO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is LV53 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 FXO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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