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WG03 LMY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,354 mi
Last recorded148,354 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 LMY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer pad 2.5 mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 148,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f outer pad 2.5 mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 146,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both bottom ball joint boots deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 146,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount rusted away (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack soaked in oil (2.3.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both bottom ball joint boots deteriorated

both track rod end boots deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

oil leak

play in n/s inner rack ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2015 135,815 miles

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 27 Mar 2014 124,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak reservoir

damage to bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2013 113,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filler pipe to tank slightly corroded

gear oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,805 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,443 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 61,349 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 458,691 miles

slight slack in steering rack ends

Fail 2 Apr 2008 458,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight slack in steering rack ends

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,427 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 LMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

WG03 LMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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