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WF53 VTO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VTO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres perished in tread

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2016 113,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer surface (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner surface (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 106,808 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 106,808 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 100,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 100,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 96,348 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2013 96,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 90,914 miles

4 winter tyres fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

dipstick is broken unable to check oil level

o/s/f fog lamp light is smashed

o/s/f wheel arch trim is broken

Fail 21 May 2012 90,914 miles

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

3 winter tyres fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f fog lamp light is smashed

o/s/f wheel arch trim is broken

Fail 18 May 2012 90,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

3 winter tyres fitted

Oil leak

covers on sills

dip stick broken

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f sill cover loose

Pass 21 May 2011 87,757 miles

Dipstick broken - oil level too high

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)

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

front brake discs corroded / pitted

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside front wheel arch / sill panel trim insecure

Fail 21 May 2011 87,757 miles

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

Dipstick broken - oil level too high

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded / pitted

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside front wheel arch / sill panel trim insecure

Pass 8 May 2010 75,204 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,815 miles

bearing noise from alternator

Fail 28 May 2009 60,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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

bearing noise from engine further investigation required.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

different speed rated tyres fitted on front to back

Fail 9 Jun 2008 43,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different speed rated tyres fitted on front to back

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,591 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,746 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 VTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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