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LY03 CHG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 CHG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,654 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 90,615 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,420 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,364 miles

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

Front brake discs heavily worn

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,397 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,474 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,640 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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LY03 CHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY03 CHG, 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 LY03 CHG registered?

LY03 CHG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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