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LR53 WGK

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WGK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,842 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,842 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,553 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr nsr shock absorber top covers adrift

Fail 14 Jan 2014 83,553 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr nsr shock absorber top covers adrift

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,739 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,470 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes very slightly corroded in places

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front seatbelt frayed but not to excess

Fail 6 Aug 2011 74,470 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes very slightly corroded in places

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front seatbelt frayed but not to excess

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,970 miles

both rear shocks worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear shocks worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 67,472 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,890 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,755 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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LR53 WGK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR53 WGK, 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 LR53 WGK registered?

LR53 WGK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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