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WJ53 VZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,453 mi
Last recorded32,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,458 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,080 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,536 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 5,992 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 5,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 4,752 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 VZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZA, 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 WJ53 VZA registered?

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

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