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WF53 VAU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,681 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust back box clump broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,228 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,594 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,984 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 36,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,950 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,950 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 VAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

WF53 VAU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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