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FD53 CWO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,188 mi
Last recorded80,188 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CWO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,188 miles

Exhaust is very rusty.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60x15 h (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a screw in tread.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,188 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Exhaust Heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust is very rusty.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60x15 h (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a screw in tread.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,959 miles

areas of chassis inc boot floor showing corrossion

both headlamps tainted,images only just mot legal

exhaust pipework rusty,rear silencer corroded

extensive corrossion on subframes,suspension,steering & brake components

front discs showing wear/corrossion

n/s/f tyre poor, worn close to limit 195/60/15h

several brake pipes showing corrossion,o/s/r just mot legal

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

areas of chassis inc boot floor showing corrossion

both headlamps tainted,images only just mot legal

exhaust pipework rusty,rear silencer corroded

extensive corrossion on subframes,suspension,steering & brake components

front discs showing wear/corrossion

n/s/f tyre poor, worn close to limit 195/60/15h

several brake pipes showing corrossion,o/s/r just mot legal

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,490 miles

both headlamps tainted,images poor

brake pipes showing surface corrossion

corrossion on front subframe & rear axle beam

front discs showing wear

n/s wiper torn

n/s/f tyre low on tread 195/60/15h

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,769 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s wiper slight tear

n/s/f tyre average 2.5mm 195/60/15h

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,355 miles

both front tyres are getting low

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

nearside rear bump stop is deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2014 71,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres are getting low

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

nearside rear bump stop is deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,518 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,125 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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FD53 CWO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD53 CWO, 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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FD53 CWO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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