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WL53 CBF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,900 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2016 95,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,929 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,929 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,007 miles

BOTH REAR TYREAS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

CENTRE STOP LIGHT IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

THE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE SOME WHERE

THE OSF TYRE IS PERISHED AND THE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 70,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYREAS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

CENTRE STOP LIGHT IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

THE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE SOME WHERE

THE OSF TYRE IS PERISHED AND THE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,943 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,230 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,244 miles

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

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 CBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBF, 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 CBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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