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OV03 WJC

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,165 mi
Last recorded114,165 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WJC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,165 miles

Front and rear suspension is very noisy when driving the vehicle in and out of the test lane but no reasons for rejection found

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 114,165 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear suspension is very noisy when driving the vehicle in and out of the test lane but no reasons for rejection found

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,721 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 104,721 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,225 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,043 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,965 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,550 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,595 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,339 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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OV03 WJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV03 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.

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What year was OV03 WJC registered?

OV03 WJC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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