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WG03 LHM

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,350 mi
Last recorded182,350 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 LHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 182,350 miles

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

Impact Damage @ Offside Rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Components Corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2021 182,350 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Impact Damage @ Offside Rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 178,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Impact Damage Etc.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 178,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Impact Damage Etc.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 174,599 miles

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

Impact Damage to Offside Doors Etc.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 174,531 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Impact Damage to Offside Doors Etc.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 173,843 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Impact Damage Offside Doors Etc.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 173,843 miles

Emissions not tested Back Box Missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Impact Damage Offside Doors Etc.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 166,950 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 166,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 159,468 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 159,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 151,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 149,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 147,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 145,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 142,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 138,824 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)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 138,824 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)

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,351 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,139 miles

low footbrake effort at nearside rear wheel

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 20 Jun 2008 98,136 miles

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

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

low footbrake effort at nearside rear wheel

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,545 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 80,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,884 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 LHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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