MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamp units deteriorated and images poor
Front and Rear brake pipes corroded, but failed to burst on brake plate test
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle underside and suspension components showing age related corrosion to them
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both headlamp units deteriorated and images poor
Front and Rear brake pipes corroded, but failed to burst on brake plate test
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle underside and suspension components showing age related corrosion to them
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking diesel leak on engine (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery slightly insecure
some oil around gearbox area
some wear in rear axle bushs
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s rear tyre pressure
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WM53 PBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 WM53 PBX, 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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WM53 PBX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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