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WL53 BWZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,721 mi
Last recorded94,721 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 BWZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to joiner in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall but no cords at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,239 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,472 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,442 miles

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

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

o/s/f top strut mount nut corroded

suspension rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f top strut mount nut corroded

suspension rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,974 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight buldging/lumpy on side walls due to age of the tyre

slight rusting of fuel lines front to back

Fail 1 Dec 2010 37,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 23,627 miles

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

both mirrors fixed with cable ties but secrue

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,627 miles

both mirrors fixed with cable ties but secrue

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,699 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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WL53 BWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WL53 BWZ, 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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WL53 BWZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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