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WJ03 XAF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,872 mi
Last recorded169,872 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XAF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 169,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall cut/damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 150,076 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,576 miles

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

nearside front door damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2015 127,993 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 127,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,315 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

offside inner cv boot cracking

rear suspension front bushes cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,175 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres slight wear inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,382 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 119,382 miles

Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,996 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 92,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,242 miles

Rear exaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,041 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,543 miles

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

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 XAF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WJ03 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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