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FN53 WXV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,716 mi
Last recorded102,716 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 102,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 99,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,417 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,997 miles

both head lamp patterns becoming weak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,997 miles

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

both head lamp patterns becoming weak

coolant bottle leaking

corrosion to various metal brake pipes

fuel filler kneck pipes corroded

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 15 May 2014 79,876 miles

brake pipes corroding

o/s/f c/v boot starting to crack

o/s/f top link arm boot starting to split

oil on g/box

Fail 2 Dec 2013 75,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant residue on engine

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

gearbox damp with oil

rear bump stops worn

reverse lamps in/op

slight leak of grease on o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,030 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

coolant residue on engine

fuel filler kneck pipes corroded heavily

high level brake lamp in/op

reverse lamps in/op

small hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,030 miles

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

coolant residue on engine

fuel filler kneck pipes corroded heavily

high level brake lamp in/op

reverse lamps in/op

small hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 17 May 2012 61,684 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber shields insecure

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2011 56,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,759 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 WXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN53 WXV, 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 FN53 WXV registered?

FN53 WXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FN53 WXV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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