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LX53 PXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,350 mi
Last recorded101,350 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 PXZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 101,350 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe near axle and pipe to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe near axle and pipe to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,444 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,439 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2021 79,539 miles

Different size tyres fitted to front & rear axles.

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

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 6 Jan 2020 75,137 miles

Front & rear tyres are of a different size. FRONT - 195/60R15 88H & REAR - 195/65R15 91H.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

P.A.S pipe slightly insecure at time of test.

Fail 4 Jan 2020 75,137 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both nearside & offside - headlamp lens deteriorated at time of test. (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front & rear tyres are of a different size. FRONT - 195/60R15 88H & REAR - 195/65R15 91H.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

P.A.S pipe slightly insecure at time of test.

Parking brake lever travel very high at time of test.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,138 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,026 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 62,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,136 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 62,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,163 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,825 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 35,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,213 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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LX53 PXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LX53 PXZ, 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 LX53 PXZ registered?

LX53 PXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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