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WG53 KNJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KNJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 120,458 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 120,448 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 119,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drive belt fraying

rear exhaust mounting brackets weak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drive belt fraying

rear exhaust mounting brackets weak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 110,002 miles

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

coolant stains around thermostate housing

ns blade torn on ends

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 103,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 2--3mm--rear 3--4mm

os diff oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,669 miles

front tyres 2--3mm--rear 3--4mm

os diff oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,069 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,697 miles

washers low flow

wipers worn and noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,982 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,625 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,227 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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WG53 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG53 KNJ, 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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WG53 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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