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WJ53 WTL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 149,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 135,941 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 135,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,788 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 61,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,619 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has slight perishing on outside tyre wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,713 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 24,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,198 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish around the outer side wall areas.

nearside front wiper a little smeary.

offside front wiper split but still clears the screen effectivly

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,675 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,932 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 WTL 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 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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

WJ53 WTL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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