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WN53 CHJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,868 mi
Last recorded172,868 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 172,868 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 172,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 162,248 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 162,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 152,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 152,866 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 152,866 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear silencer baffles worn.

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket broken but exhaust is not insecure.

n/s/f tyre cracking.

n/s/r seat back securing bolt missing and seat back loose but not insecure.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 144,562 miles

Engine managemnt light is on.

O/s headlamp lens is discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Oil level is on minimum.

Rattle, suspect catalyst.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 144,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine managemnt light is on.

O/s headlamp lens is discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Oil level is on minimum.

Rattle, suspect catalyst.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,158 miles

Both front brake disks corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 131,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake disks corroded

Management light indicates a fault

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 119,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 101,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,393 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 82,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,411 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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WN53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WN53 CHJ, 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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WN53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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