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WG53 WWV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 61,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,674 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres 185/60x15; Rear tyres 195/60x15

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images, just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Feb 2022 58,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push in type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres 185/60x15; Rear tyres 195/60x15

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Feb 2022 58,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push in type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder reservoir cap seal innefective

Front tyres 185/60x15; Rear tyres 195/60x15

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2021 56,106 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dropped over lower mount/seat fouling on tyre. Dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On broken coil spring, dangerous to drive (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/60x15 nearside; 195/60x15 offside (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,198 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, lenses deteriorated affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,865 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,982 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,981 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,623 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 35,622 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,106 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 33,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,547 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 12,853 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 WWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WWV, 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 WG53 WWV registered?

WG53 WWV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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