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AU53 WHW

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,252 mi
Last recorded133,252 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WHW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,252 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 133,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 105,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 105,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,249 miles

E.M.L on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 93,249 miles

E.M.L on

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,825 miles

ns and osf head lamp lens fogged

Fail 13 Aug 2014 80,825 miles

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

ns and osf head lamp lens fogged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,944 miles

high level centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,561 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,513 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,044 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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AU53 WHW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 WHW, 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 AU53 WHW registered?

AU53 WHW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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