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WG03 LJV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,381 mi
Last recorded136,381 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 LJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 136,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front head lamps fading making aims weak

noise from engine

offside front hub heavily corroding

slight play to steering column

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,235 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

centre stop light not working

child seats fitted to rear seats

exhaust corroding at mountings

knocking noise to steering when worked

nearside and offside front suspension corroding

nearside rear service brake performance low

offside front side light dim

offside of steering rack damp

offside of steering rack damp

rotation noise to nearside rear when spun

slight side to side move to handbrake lever

Fail 27 Feb 2017 130,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

centre stop light not working

child seats fitted to rear seats

exhaust corroding at mountings

knocking noise to steering when worked

nearside and offside front suspension corroding

nearside rear service brake performance low

offside front side light dim

offside of steering rack damp

offside of steering rack damp

rotation noise to nearside rear when spun

slight side to side move to handbrake lever

Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,157 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,129 miles

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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 23 Mar 2015 118,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,176 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 103,784 miles

wear and play in steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 100,408 miles

n s r tyre wearing low

o s r tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2010 100,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n s r tyre wearing low

o s r tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,325 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2008 79,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,090 miles

front pads getting down

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 LJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG03 LJV, 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 WG03 LJV registered?

WG03 LJV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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