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WN53 MLZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,404 mi
Last recorded52,404 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 MLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 52,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no coolant in bottle

Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,523 miles

exhaust tail pipe peeling.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 32,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tail pipe peeling.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,909 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,736 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,915 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,924 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,882 miles

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

advise fuel stains on engine under air filter

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 MLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN53 MLZ registered?

WN53 MLZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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