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AY53 WZM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,267 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres & nearside rear tyre worn on edges

engine oil level very low

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,325 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense faded (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 77,711 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ON OUTER SKIN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 May 2013 74,531 miles

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,470 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,470 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,812 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 18 Sep 2008 36,635 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,317 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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AY53 WZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY53 WZM, 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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AY53 WZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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