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AU52 WPO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,655 mi
Last recorded112,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 WPO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,931 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,125 miles

Brake pipes generally rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 84,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,010 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,555 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,320 miles

o/s/r bump stop split

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,940 miles

both front inner steering arm joints have slight play

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear bump stop split

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,870 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,310 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,838 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,486 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

coolant seepage from engine

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

oil seepage from gearbox

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,050 miles

n/s/r strut bump stop split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,963 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,994 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,542 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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AU52 WPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AU52 WPO, 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 AU52 WPO registered?

AU52 WPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AU52 WPO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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