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ML03 WBM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 WBM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,139 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 91,139 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,301 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 86,279 miles

Centre Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,177 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,191 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,457 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 73,457 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 70,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,588 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 55,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 43,197 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,197 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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ML03 WBM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML03 WBM, 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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ML03 WBM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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