2003 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · AP53 LLM
2003 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 77,861 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 LLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 77,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 LLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fusion (AP53 LLM) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AP53 LLM Mileage History
- 27/10/202171,271 mi
- 14/11/202272,173 mi+902 mi
- 27/10/202374,311 mi+2,138 mi
- 30/10/202477,832 mi+3,521 mi
- 31/10/202477,861 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 2,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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