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OV53 LCU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,542 mi
Last recorded94,542 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LCU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,011 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,360 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,882 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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OV53 LCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV53 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 LCU registered?

OV53 LCU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is OV53 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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