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WA53 LGW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 LGW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,288 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,690 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,466 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 72,466 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,827 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,827 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,120 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 43,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 26,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LGW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

WA53 LGW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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