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EF53 WFR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,301 mi
Last recorded117,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WFR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 117,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,666 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 51,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,347 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 48,346 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,038 miles

slight movement in steering column

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,082 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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EF53 WFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF53 WFR, 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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EF53 WFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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