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LX03 ULM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

107,045 mi
Last recorded107,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 ULM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,045 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack bushes

no coolant in header tank

Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,994 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan to sill joint deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in O/S of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Rack noisy under load (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 96,994 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes off when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose Track rod lock nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan to sill joint deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in O/S of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Rack noisy under load (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,049 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,179 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,769 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,880 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 66,878 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 60,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,385 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish and wear low on outer edges

Fail 4 Dec 2014 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish and wear low on outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,216 miles

front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 14 May 2013 40,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,165 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 30,118 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 30,118 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 25,390 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 25,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 11,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 7,926 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 ULM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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