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WL53 CAO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,803 mi
Last recorded97,803 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 CAO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,803 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,718 miles

Engine running rough at idle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

(Nearside) Rear bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,148 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine running rough at idle

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,524 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,524 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,912 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,912 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,264 miles

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

washer switch difficult to operate

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 CAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WL53 CAO, 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 WL53 CAO registered?

WL53 CAO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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