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LX53 RCY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,973 mi
Last recorded58,973 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 RCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,973 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,280 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,820 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,108 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 48,108 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,443 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,037 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorating

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,155 miles

Advise both headlamp lense are misty but not affecting the headlamp aim.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,124 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,124 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear child seat not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

off side rear tyre is close to legal limit and starting to deteriorate.

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,776 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 16,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,805 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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LX53 RCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX53 RCY, 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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What year was LX53 RCY registered?

LX53 RCY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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