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WJ53 LRF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,558 mi
Last recorded91,558 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LRF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,055 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,748 miles

aircon liquid leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 75,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

aircon liquid leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,271 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,731 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,731 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,307 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,133 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,351 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 25,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WJ53 LRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ53 LRF, 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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WJ53 LRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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