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WG53 YBH

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 YBH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 126,122 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,899 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 120,881 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,197 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Some brake pipes slightly corroded (greased)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 108,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Some brake pipes slightly corroded (greased)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,674 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (greased)

Fail 1 Apr 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (greased)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,029 miles

some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (greased)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 86,029 miles

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

some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (greased)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,388 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)

eml light on

Fail 16 Jun 2012 66,388 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)

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 29 May 2009 33,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pin hole in nearside inner driveshaft boot

Pass 29 May 2009 33,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pin hole in nearside inner driveshaft boot

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,885 miles

no centre stop light

noisey clutch release bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,262 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,166 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 YBH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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