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AF53 WXT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 123,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 120,595 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 115,210 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 19 May 2017 109,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 104,820 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 97,194 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 89,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,267 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,091 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,375 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,939 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,031 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 57,031 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,013 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,013 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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AF53 WXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF53 WXT, 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 AF53 WXT registered?

AF53 WXT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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