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LX03 ULL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,674 mi
Last recorded117,674 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 ULL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 117,674 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 117,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre have a flat spot

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 117,376 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 117,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 108,370 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 108,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,160 miles

Coolant leak

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 93,160 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,669 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 65,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,561 miles

cant test offside rear seatbelt childseat fitted

front tyres low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,103 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,431 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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LX03 ULL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LX03 ULL, 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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LX03 ULL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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