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MT03 LKG

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 LKG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,388 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,822 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,649 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2012 96,567 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,555 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 63,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,011 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls.

Impact damage to rear bumper area.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2010 53,011 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls.

Impact damage to rear bumper area.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2009 43,093 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 43,093 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,757 miles

N/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

WIPERS POOR

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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MT03 LKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 MT03 LKG, 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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MT03 LKG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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