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PE53 FZA

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,381 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 74,380 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 56,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,317 miles

Front brake pads getting down

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 40,965 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all position lamps illuminate when foot brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps illuminate when position lights switched on (4.3.3 (b))

***PLEASE BRING THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TESTING STATION IN THE EVENT OF A RETEST***

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 34,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 11,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,462 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,787 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,822 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 FZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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