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WJ03 HWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,723 mi
Last recorded97,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 HWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,723 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front brake pipes slightly corroded & covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber spindle cover detached

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded & covered with grease where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect spindle cover also detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 97,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp outer lens excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at steering rack slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front brake pipes slightly corroded & covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front direction indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber spindle cover detached

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded & covered with grease where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect spindle cover also detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,166 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 96,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres getting very perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Rear service brake readings low so may require adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,335 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt will not extend to fasten in place (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image visible due to deteriorated headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image visible due to deteriorated headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Rear service brake readings low so may require adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,899 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 tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,897 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,184 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,881 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,737 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear centre seat belt is partially covered by a seat cover preventing a full inspection of this area

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,869 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 41,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 34,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WJ03 HWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ03 HWD, 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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WJ03 HWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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