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WG53 WZV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,204 mi
Last recorded88,204 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,597 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,194 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,727 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 66,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 59,347 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine manage lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,811 miles

Nearside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,433 miles

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

fan belt split

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,169 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 32,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,095 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 WZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

WG53 WZV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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