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LW03 HGJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front, in inner wheelarch area. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of both sides, front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated at speed. No roughness detected.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks. No plies visible during this inspection.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 122,115 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front, in inner wheelarch area. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of both sides, front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear silencer has one hanger corroded off, but system still secure.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated at speed. No roughness detected.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks. No plies visible during this inspection.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,759 miles

off/side front 195/60 VR 15 tyre perished in tread

Fail 17 Oct 2016 116,755 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near/side and off/side front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front (3.5.1i)

off/side front 195/60 VR 15 tyre perished in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front ,, offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear axle mount bushes worn & perished

Fail 14 Dec 2015 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sil (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front ,, offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear axle mount bushes worn & perished

Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 104,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 100,808 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,411 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 83,475 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 62,990 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,485 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,828 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,828 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,951 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 HGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HGJ, 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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LW03 HGJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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