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EX53 WLO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WLO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,629 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,753 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,904 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,962 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 79,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres getting low and slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,653 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside headlamp clip broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears, also both cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,653 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp clip broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears, also both cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,803 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 58,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,628 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 2 Oct 2013 40,627 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,854 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 WLO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX53 WLO, 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 EX53 WLO registered?

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

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