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LV53 WBX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,929 mi
Last recorded58,929 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 WBX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

high level warning lamp not working

o/s headlamp image becoming poor

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level warning lamp not working

o/s headlamp image becoming poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,088 miles

Auxiliary belt starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum requirements

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres scuffed on outer side walls

Offside front wheel trim missing

Offside headlamp lense faded and beam image poor

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wiper blade ends split

Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,088 miles

Auxiliary belt starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum requirements

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres scuffed on outer side walls

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wheel trim missing

Offside headlamp lense faded and beam image poor

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blade ends split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,274 miles

damage to front bumper

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to front bumper

Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum requirements

FRont bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum requirements

FRont bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 35,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers washer weak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2007 16,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LV53 WBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LV53 WBX, 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 LV53 WBX registered?

LV53 WBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LV53 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 WBX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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