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PE53 CDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 CDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,164 miles

POWER STEERING RACK DAMP

Fail 14 Feb 2018 112,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

POWER STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,392 miles

Offside Front strut top lift

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

backbox bracket snapped

Fail 7 Feb 2017 108,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front strut top lift

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

backbox bracket snapped

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,028 miles

Offside Front strut top noisey

exhaust shield insecure

o/s front to rear pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc thin end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front strut top noisey

exhaust shield insecure

o/s front to rear pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,569 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 102,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,725 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,722 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,389 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe has had small section replaced

Fail 10 Nov 2011 83,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,092 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,370 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 CDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PE53 CDF, 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 PE53 CDF registered?

PE53 CDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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