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WK53 URD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,976 mi
Last recorded174,976 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 URD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 174,976 miles

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

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

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

auxillary belt cracked

rear silencer holed

Fail 25 Apr 2025 174,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper bolt not fastned securly (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

auxillary belt cracked

rear silencer holed

Pass 2 Feb 2024 164,821 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 164,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 153,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,590 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 120,637 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 120,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,894 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,144 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,221 miles

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

hand brake travel becoming excessive

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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WK53 URD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WK53 URD, 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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WK53 URD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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