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SP53 LGC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,783 mi
Last recorded80,783 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 LGC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,271 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,313 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 13 Jul 2010 37,312 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rusting on both h/brake cables at rear

rusting on both rear brake pipes on o/s

rusting on o/s front brake pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,920 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,315 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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SP53 LGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP53 LGC, 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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What year was SP53 LGC registered?

SP53 LGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is SP53 LGC safe to buy?

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