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LR53 WJG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,028 mi
Last recorded56,028 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WJG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,028 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,504 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,610 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 52,610 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,506 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2008 39,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,982 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer shoulder.

n/s/r tyre has a couple of small cuts to outer wall.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,008 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 WJG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 WJG registered?

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

Is LR53 WJG safe to buy?

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