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WL03 FUM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,229 mi
Last recorded113,229 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 FUM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 113,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 106,274 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 99,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,122 miles

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

all four tyres are wearing on edges

both headlight are deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres are wearing on edges

both headlight are deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,729 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,036 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,728 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,728 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,053 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/f steering rack gaitor deteriation

wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,916 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

gearbox mouting rubber bush slightky detriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,137 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,426 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,422 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,022 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,737 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,585 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,585 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 14,144 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 FUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FUM, 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 WL03 FUM registered?

WL03 FUM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is WL03 FUM safe to buy?

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