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CX53 WXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,434 mi
Last recorded121,434 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 121,434 miles

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

exhaust slight blow/corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 121,433 miles

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

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

exhaust slight blow/corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 116,807 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,179 miles

offside front tyre low on tread and worn to zero on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 110,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre low on tread and worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,330 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,013 miles

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)

drum brakes on the rear, brakes to be checked

n/s front bottom ball joint is split

rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 91,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

drum brakes on the rear, brakes to be checked

n/s front bottom ball joint is split

rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,384 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 76,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,496 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,800 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,954 miles

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

both front wiper blades becoming poor

Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,954 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,281 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,331 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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CX53 WXL 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 65%.

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 CX53 WXL, 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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CX53 WXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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