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WJ03 XDL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,191 mi
Last recorded93,191 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XDL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,191 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,182 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 91,173 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 88,631 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,415 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,406 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 82,356 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,499 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 75,499 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tiebar (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,702 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,170 miles

N/S/R Shock Top Cover Insecure

O/S/R & N/S/F Tyres Close to Limit

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight Play in O/S Steering Rack End

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,170 miles

N/S/R Shock Top Cover Insecure

O/S/R & N/S/F Tyres Close to Limit

Slight Play in O/S Steering Rack End

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,622 miles

Both Front Headlamp Lens's Dull

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,876 miles

Slight Play in N/S Steering Rack

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,682 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,682 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,273 miles

brake efficiency low

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,873 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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WJ03 XDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XDL, 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 WJ03 XDL registered?

WJ03 XDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is WJ03 XDL safe to buy?

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