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LN53 WML

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 WML
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,878 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,150 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Incomplete.

Coolant Pipe Close to Alternator Pulley.

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

O/S/R Bump Stop on Shock Absorber in Poor Condition.

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2014 69,150 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Clutch Pedal Rubber Incomplete.

Coolant Pipe Close to Alternator Pulley.

EML Light-On.

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

O/S/R Bump Stop on Shock Absorber in Poor Condition.

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,942 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

eml displayed

Fail 13 Dec 2013 62,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

eml displayed

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,327 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 54,327 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,788 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,189 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 34,189 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 27,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,447 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,141 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 20,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 14,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,639 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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LN53 WML is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LN53 WML, 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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LN53 WML is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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