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2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,362 mi
Last recorded136,362 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VBD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,362 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 136,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 133,488 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 133,450 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,389 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 127,387 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,015 miles

steering rack damp

surface corrosion underside

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi bubbled and pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi bubbled and pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

steering rack damp

surface corrosion underside

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,995 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,619 miles

battery lamp on

engine management lamp on

offside front upper suspension nut slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.93 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.63 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 630 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery lamp on

engine management lamp on

offside front upper suspension nut slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,060 miles

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

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

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

battery lamp on

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine managment lamp on

Fail 31 Oct 2014 106,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

battery lamp on

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine managment lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,993 miles

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

battery lamp on

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine managment lamp on

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

battery lamp on

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine managment lamp on

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,888 miles

battery lamp on

engine magament lamp on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover inssecure

Fail 27 Oct 2012 92,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery lamp on

engine magament lamp on

offside rear shock absorber dust cover inssecure

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,279 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)

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

battery lamp on

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2011 86,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

battery lamp on

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine managment lamp on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,866 miles

both front top suspension mount nuts corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,808 miles

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

both front top suspension mount nuts corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 70,514 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 70,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 58,036 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 58,028 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,174 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 6 Nov 2006 33,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,672 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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WF52 VBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WF52 VBD, 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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WF52 VBD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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