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WF03 SXW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,595 mi
Last recorded95,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,595 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,294 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 74,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,699 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,512 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,192 miles

o/s tyres and n/s/r tyre perrished,o/s/f tyre edges worn.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 46,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s tyres and n/s/r tyre perrished,o/s/f tyre edges worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn down to wear indicators

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in n/s rack end

rear exhaust hanger weak & corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,769 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,756 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 31,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front wipers smear

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,058 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 SXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF03 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

WF03 SXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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