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LW52 RKX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,040 mi
Last recorded114,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 RKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 114,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 109,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,440 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 100,519 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 95,526 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 91,730 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 82,217 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 70,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 51,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,908 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 22,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,432 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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LW52 RKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW52 RKX, 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 LW52 RKX registered?

LW52 RKX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is LW52 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 RKX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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