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PE53 UDU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,225 mi
Last recorded82,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 UDU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,225 miles

Front Coolant leak Under engine. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,827 miles

Coolant leak Coolant leak around the coolant pipe area ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shrouds cover loose

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Phone stand removed) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber shrouds cover loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 58,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Engine Management Light is on) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant leak around the coolant pipe area ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shrouds cover loose

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Phone stand removed) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber shrouds cover loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,842 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn bold on the outer edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 27,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,441 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outside.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,089 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 21,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,856 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 16,856 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2010 14,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2010 14,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,212 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 11,419 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,531 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 UDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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PE53 UDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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