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WJ53 LUO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,403 mi
Last recorded130,403 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 LUO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 130,403 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,035 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 128,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 123,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,038 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,111 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 110,111 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,720 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 101,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,329 miles

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

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

Slight discolour of both front headlamp lens

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,521 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,446 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,807 miles

vehicle exhaust emissions just below maximum limits

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 LUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ53 LUO, 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 LUO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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