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PE53 WLU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 117,269 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Smoke and car engine keeps cutting off. may cause further damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Above mud guard (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Above mudguard. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Beside heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released When position lamp turned on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in sealant, grease or other material- Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet, behind top mount, going through a hole, brake pipe corroded but not testable or clear vision. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe corroded, monitor and change soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Attached to rear brake drums. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not considered excessive.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear covered with under seal , fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 105,430 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear covered with under seal , fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 97,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr\osr and nsf (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 97,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr\osr and nsf (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,245 miles

Adv all brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,329 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,542 miles

Front & Rear Brake pipes have very slight surface Corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,927 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s/f tyre 3mm [legal limit 1.6mm]

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,040 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,161 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 WLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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