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RE03 WPJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,474 mi
Last recorded86,474 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 WPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 86,474 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Jan 2026 86,474 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 85,253 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 81,922 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,180 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner facing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,723 miles

engine bay restricted view

Fail 15 Jan 2020 69,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay restricted view

Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise remove sticker from windscreen

engine bay restricted view

Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise remove sticker from windscreen

engine bay restricted view

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,829 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,819 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,049 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Fail 19 Feb 2016 55,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,704 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear number plate is cracked but still secure.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 51,704 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate starting to delaminate

rear no plate cracked still secure

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

wipers worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear number plates are getting poor.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear number plates getting poor

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise o/s/r tyre getting close to the tread wear markers

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,708 miles

advise o/s/r tyre getting close to the tread wear markers

Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey

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

O/S/R bumper damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey

O/S/R bumper damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,016 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,016 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight delamination of fr & rr no. plates

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,979 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox leaking oil

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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RE03 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RE03 WPJ, 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 RE03 WPJ registered?

RE03 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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