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MJ03 LBY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,229 mi
Last recorded125,229 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 LBY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 125,229 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml light on

Pass 28 May 2012 92,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 82,868 miles

EML On

Engine Oil Over Filled

Gearbox Leaking Oil

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,868 miles

EML On

Engine Oil Over Filled

Gearbox Leaking Oil

Pass 28 May 2010 72,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 72,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 62,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 27 May 2009 62,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 19 May 2008 51,541 miles

engine management light on

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2007 43,640 miles

bonnet catch faulty

gearbox oil leak

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2007 43,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch faulty

gearbox oil leak

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2006 32,848 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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MJ03 LBY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ03 LBY, 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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MJ03 LBY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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