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WF53 THU

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,699 mi
Last recorded112,699 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 THU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 112,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 112,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 101,929 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 85,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,289 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,303 miles

light cracking rear tyres

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,172 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,825 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 23,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,262 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 THU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WF53 THU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 THU registered?

WF53 THU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 THU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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