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WG53 WXX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,674 mi
Last recorded124,674 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,674 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 119,492 miles

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

engine light on dash

Fail 29 Jan 2015 119,492 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2013 109,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise exausust bracket baddly corroded exaust secure at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 103,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

cant see outer front pads

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

cant see outer front pads

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,003 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,142 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,383 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

engine oil below minimum / topped up

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 WXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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