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WG03 BYW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 106,801 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 106,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 95,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 95,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 81,555 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 81,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

195/60/r15 88h Both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread shoulders. Tyres also close to the legal limit.

Both rear damers covers loose but not insecure.

Centre exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure.

Child safety seat fitted to n/s/f seat belt.

Front brake disc lipped.

O/s/r handbrake cable loose but not insecure.

Vehicle hand brake travel high.

Vehicle has body damage to the o/s/r.

Pass 18 May 2012 66,108 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 66,108 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 47,634 miles

high level brake light not working, no way of telling if connected

Fail 23 May 2010 29,736 miles

Both front wipers poor clearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2010 29,736 miles

Both front wipers poor clearing

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2009 19,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,765 miles

all tyres started to crack up

Pass 21 May 2007 15,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,618 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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WG03 BYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG03 BYW, 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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WG03 BYW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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