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P20 MEU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,433 mi
Last recorded171,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 MEU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 171,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion including suspension components and inner and outer sill areas

Fail 13 Jul 2026 171,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe clip broken and hose bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion including suspension components and inner and outer sill areas

Pass 21 Jul 2025 170,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides badly corroded rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2024 168,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 14 Jul 2023 166,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion including sill areas and suspension components

oil dipstick broken

Pass 5 Jul 2022 160,903 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine dipstick broken

general underside corrosion including suspension components

rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 156,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank neck pipes corroded and damp

general underside corrosion including suspension components

oil dip stick broken

Pass 4 Aug 2020 153,496 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 153,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,279 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides , before and after hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear puncture nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,874 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 106,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,144 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,489 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hi level stop light inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,700 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,331 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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P20 MEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P20 MEU, 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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P20 MEU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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