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WF53 FWR

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

62,359 mi
Last recorded62,359 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FWR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 62,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 57,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,219 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 54,219 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,444 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 53,444 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,009 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer has minor leak

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure retainer broken (1.1.15 (c))

Rear rear exhaust silencer has minor leak

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,367 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2018 48,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,815 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 45,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,351 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,155 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 41,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,515 miles

deep cracks o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

deep cracks o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,332 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 37,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,356 miles

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

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

Steering rack very damp,no visable leak at time of test.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering rack very damp,no visable leak at time of test.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,533 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,533 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,635 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 FWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WF53 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

WF53 FWR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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