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WA53 CHO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CHO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,789 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 99,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,596 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,760 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,613 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 13,143 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 3,312 miles

Slight cut on O/S/F tyre Outer side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2005 1,750 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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WA53 CHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA53 CHO, 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 WA53 CHO registered?

WA53 CHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WA53 CHO safe to buy?

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