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CV53 WRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,228 mi
Last recorded92,228 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,228 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,293 miles

front hubs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,339 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 67,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,739 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,739 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,204 miles

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

front & rear suspension has slight corrosion

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing low also o/s/r

Fail 29 Oct 2010 53,201 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension has slight corrosion

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing low also o/s/r

Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,699 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,816 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 24,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,981 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 15,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV53 WRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV53 WRU, 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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What year was CV53 WRU registered?

CV53 WRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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