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EK53 PNV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 PNV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 125,102 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 125,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 122,395 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 122,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 118,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,897 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,460 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 100,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,822 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 84,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 83,781 miles

O/s rear brake pipe covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2016 83,781 miles

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

O/s rear brake pipe covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2015 81,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 81,194 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 81,194 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,161 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 67,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,221 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 44,309 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,787 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,042 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,903 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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EK53 PNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK53 PNV, 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 EK53 PNV registered?

EK53 PNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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