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WG03 TZX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 TZX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gearbox steady bar bush worn

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox steady bar bush worn

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,447 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 117,447 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 108,537 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder area (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front wheel nuts backwards

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,373 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 96,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,990 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,990 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,137 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 TZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

WG03 TZX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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