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WL03 TOJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,096 mi
Last recorded142,096 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 TOJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 142,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 130,638 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 27 Jan 2016 123,292 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 118,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,706 miles

Oil leak

interior mirror is missing

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 113,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

interior mirror is missing

nearside front tyre is bold on the edges

rear exhaust box is corroded

windscreen is broken where the mirror is fixed to it

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 105,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 103,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,410 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 93,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 87,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 68,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,148 miles

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

clutch pedal bushes slightly worn alowing the pedal to move from side to side

Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,148 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

clutch pedal bushes slightly worn alowing the pedal to move from side to side

Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,189 miles

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)

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 TOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WL03 TOJ, 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 TOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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