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VO53 WLX

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,434 mi
Last recorded93,434 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 WLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,434 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,434 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,981 miles

front brake pads only visually checked

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,670 miles

"TICKING" NOISE ON ENGINE

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT TO REAR & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE

Fail 16 Oct 2018 87,670 miles

"TICKING" NOISE ON ENGINE

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING

FRONT TO REAR & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,593 miles

"TICKING " NOISE ON ENGINE - ADVISE ATTENTION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 18 Oct 2017 84,593 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING & HAVE NO DAMPING EFFECT (2.7.3)

"TICKING " NOISE ON ENGINE - ADVISE ATTENTION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,721 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,721 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,714 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,095 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,151 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,822 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 48,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,542 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,745 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,745 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 32,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,036 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 28,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,776 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,795 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,642 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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VO53 WLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO53 WLX, 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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VO53 WLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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