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LW03 SVL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,517 mi
Last recorded72,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 72,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight blurred (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,599 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 61,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,554 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 56,554 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,449 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre , perished and nail in tread

Fail 8 Jan 2015 49,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,257 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight deteriation to Offside headlamp cover,beam image ok.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight deteriation to Offside headlamp cover,beam image ok.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,097 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,559 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 38,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 35,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,903 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 30,903 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,706 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 26,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,022 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 22,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,886 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,181 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 SVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

LW03 SVL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is LW03 SVL safe to buy?

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