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WN53 MGZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,345 mi
Last recorded66,345 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 MGZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 66,345 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 62,683 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,877 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,198 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 51,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,296 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,533 miles

headlamp cut off patterns poor

Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,047 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

both headlight dip beam cut off patterns poor

Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 45,222 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,226 miles

Offside Front brake hose join slightly corroded

windscreen has slight crack

Fail 4 Nov 2017 44,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake hose join slightly corroded

windscreen has slight crack

Pass 12 Nov 2016 43,018 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 43,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,837 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 30,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,103 miles

bonnett hard too open poss requires 2nd catch lever

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,282 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 20,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2010 17,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,433 miles

nearside front and rear slight side wall damage

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,418 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 MGZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN53 MGZ, 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 MGZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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