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LX03 VUS

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 VUS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,225 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake warning lamp on

Fail 16 Feb 2021 88,196 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake warning lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,409 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking within tread.

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking & perishing.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking within tread.

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking & perishing.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,061 miles

advise headlight lenses tarnished

advise oil leak from gearbox

Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,061 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise headlight lenses tarnished

advise oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,215 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,594 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 58,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,045 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 51,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,293 miles

difficiulty in opening bonnet

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,573 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,027 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,623 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 15,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VUS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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