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LX03 UNF

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,299 mi
Last recorded80,299 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 UNF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2022 80,298 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,599 miles

Surface corrosion front suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both headlights faded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,299 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,281 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,274 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

oil low

os driveshaft bearing cover insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,282 miles

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps frosted and poor images

general corrosion on exhaust

some roughness when spinning o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,565 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,565 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,133 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,133 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,107 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 34,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,937 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 26,937 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 19,481 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 UNF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LX03 UNF, 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 LX03 UNF registered?

LX03 UNF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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