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WL53 HLY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,492 mi
Last recorded83,492 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,492 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,327 miles

n/s/r tyre 3.mm and bald outer edges

steering rack damp

high level brake light not working

damage n/s/r

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,327 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

damage n/s/r

high level brake light not working

n/s/r tyre 3.mm and bald outer edges

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front servo (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,585 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,607 miles

front inner tyre edges worn

Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner tyre edges worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,922 miles

headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2011 46,922 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,259 miles

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

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 HLY 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 75%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

WL53 HLY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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