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FN53 WHA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,853 mi
Last recorded146,853 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WHA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 146,853 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 146,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured inner rim damage changed for spare. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb renewed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working renewed bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 138,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 138,881 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 128,732 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

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

rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 12 May 2016 128,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

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

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

rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 15 May 2015 117,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 117,436 miles

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

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 7 May 2014 100,602 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 81,550 miles

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

High level stop light does not work

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 64,866 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 64,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 46,520 miles

eng. man light on

offside rear tyre 2.mm

Fail 16 May 2011 46,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eng. man light on

offside rear tyre 2.mm

Pass 10 May 2010 33,147 miles

Near side front tyre low tread depth.

Fail 10 May 2010 33,147 miles

Near side front tyre low tread depth.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 24,204 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 24,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 17,654 miles

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 11 May 2007 10,142 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres h rated o/s/f and o/s/r tyres t rated

slight runout n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,308 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 WHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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