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WF53 YLC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,104 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 106,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 195/60/15V 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,468 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 98,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,264 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 90,264 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,478 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 84,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,372 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 73,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,514 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,522 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,723 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,765 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 34,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,556 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 YLC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

WF53 YLC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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