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MT03 LWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,843 mi
Last recorded147,843 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 LWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 147,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,170 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,854 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,854 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,355 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 87,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,819 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,818 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Slight noise on nearside rear wheel when rotated

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,513 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,291 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,263 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

o/s rear seat belt

rear exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,717 miles

stains around air conditioning compressor

Pass 21 May 2008 37,259 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,533 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 26,126 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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MT03 LWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc 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 MT03 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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