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OY03 PJX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,517 mi
Last recorded100,517 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 PJX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 100,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,888 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,573 miles

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

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

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

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))

both headlight images poor.

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine very smokey at times.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 81,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

both headlight images poor.

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine very smokey at times.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,640 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs lipped.

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine very smokey.

no lock out on rear foot brake.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs lipped.

both rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers insecure.

engine very smokey.

no lock out on rear foot brake.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,793 miles

Both rear shockabsorber top covers deteriated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shockabsorber top covers deteriated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s front wheel outer rim bent

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,684 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,978 miles

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

outer caseing of rear silencer excessivelly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,013 miles

Both rear shockabsorber plastic covers broken

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,013 miles

Both rear shockabsorber plastic covers broken

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,868 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,701 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 23 Mar 2006 16,589 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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OY03 PJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY03 PJX, 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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OY03 PJX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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