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2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,518 mi
Last recorded86,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 86,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 86,518 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops perished

front brake discs corroded & worn

headlamp lenses hazy

Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,934 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops perished

front brake discs corroded & worn

headlamp lenses hazy

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,725 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 61,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both Front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,068 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded in the clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

horn very weak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,842 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,713 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 44,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,621 miles

1/ n/s front tyre wearing on outside egde

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,105 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,132 miles

1. rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. water leaking fromt o/s of engine.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,313 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded † †o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge † †n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,522 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 WLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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