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LV53 OTH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,291 mi
Last recorded116,291 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OTH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 116,291 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 116,183 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 110,161 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,749 miles

front tyre wearing on edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2016 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

front tyre wearing on edge

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,110 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,812 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,779 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both wipers starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,112 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,125 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 55,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2007 41,282 miles

o/s drive shaft bearing noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,629 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 OTH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV53 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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