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WA03 FRC

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,967 mi
Last recorded205,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 205,967 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 205,414 miles

Emissions not tested oil coming out of turbo (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 178,784 miles

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

both front tyre valves are cracked

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust fumes in engine bay

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 3 Jul 2017 178,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyre valves are cracked

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust fumes in engine bay

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2016 149,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre valves slightly perished

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2016 149,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre valves slightly perished

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2015 132,939 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre has slight bulge to outer sidewall and has screw in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 109,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front brake brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 109,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front brake brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2011 100,648 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,611 miles

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 23 Jul 2008 57,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,458 miles

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)

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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WA03 FRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA03 FRC, 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 WA03 FRC registered?

WA03 FRC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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