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WJ53 MKC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,803 mi
Last recorded132,803 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 MKC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 132,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2025 130,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 130,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (WHEN SIDELIGHTS COME ON) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 130,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 129,762 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 125,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 122,774 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 119,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 115,841 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 115,839 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to front union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 109,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 105,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,124 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,124 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,099 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 86,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,349 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,767 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 29,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ53 MKC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ53 MKC registered?

WJ53 MKC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WJ53 MKC safe to buy?

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