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BF53 WGW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WGW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,764 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 85,764 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,917 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,917 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,515 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to check adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,405 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,831 miles

front tyres worn 2mm and worn low on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,931 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,252 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,652 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,740 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 WGW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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