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WL53 EKF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint worn

handbrake has long travel

power steering pipes on rack corroded

rear axle and brake backing plates corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,094 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint worn

handbrake has long travel

power steering pipes on rack corroded

rear axle and brake backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to flexi and both rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front hubs corroded

handbrake has long travel

rear axle and brake backing plates corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,922 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to flexi and both rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shields insecure

front hubs corroded

handbrake has long travel

rear axle and brake backing plates corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 104,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to flexi hose, and rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 104,434 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears, and offside front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to flexi hose, and rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 98,502 miles

both headlamps faded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps faded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,011 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked between treads

offside front strut top fixing bolts corroded

offside rear shock absorber worn

Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres badly cracked between treads

offside front strut top fixing bolts corroded

offside rear shock absorber worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre to rear brake pipes getting corroded under floor pan

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre to rear brake pipes getting corroded under floor pan

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 68,486 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,727 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,146 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre wearing slight outer edge

steeringrack weeping slight

Fail 7 Apr 2009 37,146 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre wearing slight outer edge

steeringrack weeping slight

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 EKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKF, 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 EKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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