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WL03 ENC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 ENC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 117,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2020 117,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 106,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 106,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 96,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,283 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,261 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking from o/side gaiter (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,934 miles

Front corroding around o/s/f & n/s/f strut top nuts

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,387 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust system rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and electronic adjuster keeps flipping (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,471 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,958 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front headlamp electric height adjuster clicking

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,852 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)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes rusty.

surface corrosion on most metal brake pipes.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,295 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,295 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,978 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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WL03 ENC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WL03 ENC, 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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WL03 ENC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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