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OV53 LFW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,714 mi
Last recorded92,714 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,714 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front drive shaft bearing noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2019 92,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush insecure (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking @ steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front drive shaft bearing noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,948 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,948 miles

Exhaust system insecure hangers rotten away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,542 miles

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 4 Jul 2016 80,532 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,157 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly cracked and perished and cracking inbetween treads

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and partially insecure

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly cracked and perished and cracking inbetween treads

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and partially insecure

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

exhaust heatshield above middle section insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,683 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,479 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,074 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,327 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres near limit

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 LFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV53 LFW, 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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OV53 LFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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