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WF53 WBG

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 WBG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 91,424 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 91,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 85,972 miles

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

both head light lenses faded

Fail 12 May 2018 85,972 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both head light lenses faded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,317 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belt.

Front brake discs slightly worn/scored/corroded.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp lens excessively deteraited, must clean or replace lens, causing very poor image.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,694 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seatbelt.

Front brake discs slightly scored/pitted.

Headlamp lens excessively deteriated, causing a very poor image.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,781 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,391 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,143 miles

centre brake lamp disconnected

offside front hub corroded

offside front top suspension nut in water

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,065 miles

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

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

both front top suspension nuts corroded

centre brake lamp disconnected

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,773 miles

centre brake lamp disconnected

Fail 5 Jan 2009 41,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre brake lamp disconnected

Pass 24 Dec 2007 33,761 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,447 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 WBG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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