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AO53 WXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,144 mi
Last recorded87,144 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WXZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 78,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to joiner in pipe steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread areas

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,659 miles

Rear High Level brake light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,618 miles

fron and rear steel brake pipes rusty

front head light glasses crazed

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,619 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,303 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,034 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,727 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust metal support bracket rustyat rear

surface rust at front lower panel

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,296 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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AO53 WXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO53 WXZ, 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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AO53 WXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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