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WJ53 VHO

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,435 mi
Last recorded21,435 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VHO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2026 21,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 21,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 21,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 21,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 21,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 21,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 21,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 21,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 21,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 20,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,123 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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WJ53 VHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

WJ53 VHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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