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WG03 RUU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,030 mi
Last recorded103,030 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 RUU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,030 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 103,030 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure Rear silencer heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Comes on with sidelamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and nearside rear tyres in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Do not drive, no brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,821 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 96,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,339 miles

power steering fluid on min front discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,160 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 90,158 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,214 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,396 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,395 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,092 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 78,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,060 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 67,055 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 55,921 miles

MIL lamp on

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 55,921 miles

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

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

MIL lamp on

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,282 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 48,282 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,156 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,593 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,593 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2mm on o/s front tyre

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 RUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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