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PE53 BZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,705 mi
Last recorded88,705 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 BZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Raer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Injector Leaking ( Compression Leak )

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 87,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Injector ( Compression Leak )

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear ( Centre ) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 87,280 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/s Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Injector ( Compression Leak )

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear ( Centre ) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Injector Noise ( Compression Leak )

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear ( Centre ) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 84,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working N/s + O/s Front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s + O/s Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s + N/s (4.1.4 (b))

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 11 Oct 2019 82,381 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S + N/S Front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S + N/S Front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,851 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Bay Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 79,851 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s Front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Bay Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working N/s + O/s Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,065 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s + O/s Front (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak Around Engine Bay Area

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,890 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,925 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,236 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 49,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,533 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,616 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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PE53 BZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PE53 BZA, 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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PE53 BZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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