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EX53 WFK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

270,749 mi
Last recorded270,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WFK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 270,749 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

Fail 4 Jul 2019 269,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

screen cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2018 251,893 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion various parts of underbody

Pass 7 Nov 2016 246,428 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 246,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 245,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 238,962 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

injector leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2014 238,962 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

injector leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 212,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 212,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 201,160 miles

poor beam pattern on both headlamps

Pass 23 Aug 2011 175,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 147,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 121,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,723 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 94,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 72,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,418 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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EX53 WFK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX53 WFK, 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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EX53 WFK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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