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CX53 WYL

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,541 mi
Last recorded143,541 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WYL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 143,541 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 138,210 miles

n/s and o/s headlight pattern poor

Fail 4 Feb 2021 138,210 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,934 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 123,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 115,989 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2018 115,989 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n/s and o/s headlight pattern poor

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2017 106,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,223 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,600 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 45,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,862 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 12,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,775 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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CX53 WYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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