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PE53 FZD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,987 mi
Last recorded128,987 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FZD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 128,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 128,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 111,146 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 111,144 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2015 106,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 106,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 103,844 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 103,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 98,745 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 98,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 93,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,870 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear shock absorber covers loose.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,870 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear shock absorber covers loose.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 52,536 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorbers pastic top covers insecure.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,536 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorbers pastic top covers insecure.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 40,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FZD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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