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BF53 WGC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,088 mi
Last recorded109,088 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WGC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 109,088 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,867 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,062 miles

All four tyres cracking/perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Oct 2013 96,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,934 miles

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2012 87,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,360 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 82,360 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,127 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,208 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,028 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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BF53 WGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF53 WGC, 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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BF53 WGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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