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PE53 FZL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,277 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

General corrosion underneath of vehicle

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both inner sills slightly corroded

General corrosion underneath of vehicle

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,518 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 75,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,191 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 74,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,552 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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 16 Sep 2019 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before & after join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 70,631 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before & after join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front flexi hose clip that holds pipe slightly worn

Offside Front flexi hose clip that holds pipe slightly worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,412 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front flexi hose clip that holds pipe slightly worn

Offside Front flexi hose clip that holds pipe slightly worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,306 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 64,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,818 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose on shocker

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

Offside Rear bump stop perished

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,897 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,897 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,021 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,719 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,456 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 FZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

PE53 FZL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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