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WG03 LOD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,353 mi
Last recorded141,353 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 141,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front /rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 135,843 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 131,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 126,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 126,689 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s o/s (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,937 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 120,886 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,687 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 114,687 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,849 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 107,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 100,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 92,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 92,802 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 84,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,538 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 76,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 68,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 68,656 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,497 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 55,348 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 55,347 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 45,285 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 LOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 LOD, 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 LOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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