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WK53 UTP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,118 mi
Last recorded128,118 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UTP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 128,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,058 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 112,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,786 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,674 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,188 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,696 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 63,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,709 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 57,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,444 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,443 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,650 miles

Ancillary belt breaking up.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,650 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ancillary belt breaking up.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 31,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,249 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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WK53 UTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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