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WF53 ATU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,022 mi
Last recorded67,022 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ATU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 67,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion across suspension, braking & under-body components.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2026 67,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General corrosion across suspension, braking & under-body components.

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,324 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 62,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 62,458 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))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,590 miles

both headlamps weak image suggest polish

both rear tyres cracking sidewalls , n/s worse 195/60/15

Pass 31 Dec 2018 57,400 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 57,383 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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 54,072 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 54,060 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 52,461 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 52,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,299 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,826 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,002 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,440 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,440 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,282 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 29,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,998 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,530 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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WF53 ATU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF53 ATU, 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 WF53 ATU registered?

WF53 ATU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is WF53 ATU safe to buy?

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