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AV53 PPF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,997 mi
Last recorded155,997 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PPF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 155,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 143,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 134,292 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 126,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 119,738 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,127 miles

slight dulling both headlamp glasses

Pass 7 Aug 2019 106,303 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 106,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket rusted.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 87,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2014 79,048 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2013 71,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2011 59,408 miles

The rear tyres are slightly feathered on the inside edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2010 53,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,639 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,048 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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AV53 PPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AV53 PPF, 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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AV53 PPF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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