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WL53 FVN

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,219 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,236 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 91,192 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,623 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,065 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,149 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,504 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,630 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,129 miles

o/s driveshaft,centre bearing noisy and trim loose.

Pass 30 Dec 2006 32,245 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 FVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

WL53 FVN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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