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WL03 NLK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 NLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 111,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR SECTION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 108,214 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,523 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 100,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

nearside and offside front stub axles and strut top fixings corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

nearside and offside front stub axles and strut top fixings corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,309 miles

nearside and offside front stub axles corroded

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 91,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front stub axles corroded

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,999 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey

offside headlight misted and slightly out of focus

Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

brakepipe connector to offside front quite corroded

nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside headlight misted and slightly out of focus

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,767 miles

nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey(more so at offside rear)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey(more so at offside rear)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside front stub axles corroded

nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

nearside wiper split

some corrosion to rear brake backplates and subframe ends

Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside front stub axles corroded

nearside and offside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

nearside wiper split

some corrosion to rear brake backplates and subframe ends

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,843 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,970 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,917 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 NLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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