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WF53 VTP

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,617 mi
Last recorded74,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VTP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,001 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,923 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 6 Dec 2016 59,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,026 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,981 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,501 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 46,095 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,095 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,581 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 44,581 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 40,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,253 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 VTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

WF53 VTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 VTP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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