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LW03 TUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,843 mi
Last recorded81,843 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,843 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 81,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,614 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 81,417 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 81,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 80,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,296 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,871 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 74,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,170 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs scored on inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front discs scored on inner face

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,976 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 61,815 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 57,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,670 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,589 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,793 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,299 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 TUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TUJ, 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 LW03 TUJ registered?

LW03 TUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is LW03 TUJ safe to buy?

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