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WG53 LVW

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,725 mi
Last recorded111,725 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S slow on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 101,368 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded inner/outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,168 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,589 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 68,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,234 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,297 miles

front suspension struts rusty

near side rear brake pipe becoming rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre has cuts. not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 Oct 2016 47,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre has cuts. not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,631 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,058 miles

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

auxillary belt perished

offside front strut rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,126 miles

Offside rear brake pipe becoming rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,126 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake pipe becoming rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2012 40,943 miles

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

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

advise high effort required to opperate front windscreen washers

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,943 miles

advise high effort required to opperate front windscreen washers

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,074 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,035 miles

front washer switch stiff to opperate

Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front washer switch stiff to opperate

Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre worn on outside and cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,010 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outside and cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,473 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,243 miles

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

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 LVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WG53 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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