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LW03 HEU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,438 mi
Last recorded104,438 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HEU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing outter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 104,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing outter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,577 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,149 miles

Offside Rear wheel buckled

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,894 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,371 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,527 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,486 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,331 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,091 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 59,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 21 May 2011 56,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,915 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,670 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,312 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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LW03 HEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 LW03 HEU, 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 LW03 HEU registered?

LW03 HEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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