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FN53 WAO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WAO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,121 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,817 miles

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Under side of power steering pump including pipes damp with oil

Fail 6 Sep 2012 53,813 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Under side of power steering pump including pipes damp with oil

Fail 8 Nov 2011 43,570 miles

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

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

O.S.Front side repeater lens slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,570 miles

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

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

O.S.Front side repeater lens slightly damaged.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 43,518 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,277 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,274 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,233 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 33,233 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,947 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 20,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,529 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 22 May 2006 12,491 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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FN53 WAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FN53 WAO, 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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FN53 WAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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