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SL53 LCO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,202 mi
Last recorded97,202 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LCO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 97,201 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 95,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2021 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 94,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 91,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,721 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,223 miles

Exhaust backbox hanger broken, system still supported

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust backbox hanger broken, system still supported

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,157 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,040 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,188 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,336 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,878 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,013 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 17,932 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,932 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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SL53 LCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SL53 LCO, 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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SL53 LCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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