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WF03 RFY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 RFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2025 98,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,325 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,130 miles

Central Front Lower flexi pipe beginning to breakup as a result of a not secure exhaust system.

Nearside Front front hub corroded.

Offside Front front hub corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s gearbox seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 82,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure hanger has corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower flexi pipe beginning to breakup as a result of a not secure exhaust system.

Nearside Front front hub corroded.

Offside Front front hub corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s gearbox seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mount broken system is still secure

Fail 6 Jul 2021 76,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken system is still secure

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,429 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes been painted

Nearside steering rack boot has small split to small end

Oil leaks gearbox drive shaft seal to offside

Rotation noise to offside rear when spun

Small pin hole in offside front inner driveshaft boot

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,429 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))

Both rear coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front to rear brake and fuel pipes been painted

Nearside steering rack boot has small split to small end

Oil leaks gearbox drive shaft seal to offside

Rotation noise to offside rear when spun

Small pin hole in offside front inner driveshaft boot

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,912 miles

front crash panel behind front bumper corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

offside rear intermediate brake pipe corroding

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,638 miles

front cross member corroding

front flexy joint of exhaust outer cover breaking up

oil leaks

slight play to nearside rear hub bearing

slight rotation noise to offside rear when spun

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,338 miles

oil leaks

slight play to both rear hubs

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,244 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 51,244 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

lips wear on both front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,773 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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WF03 RFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WF03 RFY, 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 WF03 RFY registered?

WF03 RFY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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