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MV53 WJC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,157 mi
Last recorded76,157 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 WJC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,157 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 76,157 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 71,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,549 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,635 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,541 miles

both front tyres edges wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,629 miles

nearside front tyre edges wearing

offside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,757 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,757 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,892 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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MV53 WJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV53 WJC, 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 MV53 WJC registered?

MV53 WJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is MV53 WJC safe to buy?

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