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AU53 WJG

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WJG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 127,514 miles

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2022 115,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,881 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 110,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,191 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,029 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 74,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre tread down to wear bars

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,912 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 39,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 29,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2006 23,267 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 WJG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU53 WJG, 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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AU53 WJG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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