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WF53 NEN

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 NEN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 108,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,558 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear under sills, chassis / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,898 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 95,898 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,010 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

exhaust system in poor condition front flexible joint cover insecure

hand brake cables in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,o/s/f 3mm,n/s/r tyre heavily perished/split (the legal limit is 1.6mm

parking brake slightly out of balance

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

some of the metal brake pipes are not routed or secured in their original positions but are not chafing or leaking at the time of test

various body work damage

various slight oil leaks

various small stonechips in windscreen

various underbody and component corrosion including o/s/f strut top mounting/bracket,power steering pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2022 94,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

exhaust system in poor condition front flexible joint cover insecure

hand brake cables in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,o/s/f 3mm,n/s/r tyre heavily perished/split (the legal limit is 1.6mm

rear brakes noisy in operation

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

various body work damage

various slight oil leaks

various small stonechips in windscreen

various underbody and component corrosion including o/s/f strut top mounting/bracket,power steering pipes

Pass 25 May 2021 93,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak on engine - Top hose area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 92,849 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak on engine - Top hose area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 91,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 91,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 89,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sills corroded by axel mounts

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 May 2018 89,541 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sills corroded by axel mounts

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside headlamp lens faded

Pass 10 May 2017 87,449 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside headlamp lens faded

Pass 10 May 2016 85,159 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 May 2015 82,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,398 miles

O/S/F brake pipe rusty

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Rear silencer holed/blowing

Pass 14 May 2013 75,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,394 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,731 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 44,731 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,544 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 NEN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 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 WF53 NEN, 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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WF53 NEN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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