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WL53 FXB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 FXB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,943 miles

Oil leak ()

frt discs corroded

frt hub unitscorroded

frt no plate discolour

frt tyres worn edges

Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

frt discs corroded

frt hub unitscorroded

frt no plate discolour

frt tyres worn edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,651 miles

atten headlamp lenses

frt discs corroded

frt no plate cracked & discolour

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,448 miles

Oil leak

atten headlamp glasses

frt discs corroded

frt no plate cracked & discolour

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 29 Sep 2014 80,448 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

atten headlamp glasses

frt discs corroded

frt no plate cracked & discolour

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,982 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 71,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

frt tyres perishing & n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,883 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,857 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,441 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 FXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

WL53 FXB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is WL53 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 FXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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