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LX53 VUH

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,087 mi
Last recorded165,087 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 VUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 165,087 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 164,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Towbar component defective mounting bolts corroded away (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 151,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 144,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3MM (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 138,718 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 138,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,513 miles

air bag warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 21 Mar 2016 128,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

air bag warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,602 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 122,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 1 May 2014 116,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 107,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 94,190 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 94,187 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 75,396 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 59,741 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 59,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 42,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,359 miles

age cracks apparent on all tyres, nearside front worn outer edge

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 VUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUH, 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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LX53 VUH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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