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WG52 LBE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,879 mi
Last recorded75,879 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 LBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,879 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s drive shaft bearing rough

rear engine stabilizer worn

Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s drive shaft bearing rough

rear engine stabilizer worn

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,397 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxilary belts frayed

both headlamp image just passable

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount snaped

Fail 6 Feb 2014 68,516 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,980 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 65,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,647 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,200 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,106 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 28,106 miles

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

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

slight inbalence in rear brakes

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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WG52 LBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG52 LBE, 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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WG52 LBE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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