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PF53 BWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 BWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,230 miles

front brake discs showing corrosion and wear

Fail 3 Jul 2019 68,230 miles

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

front brake discs showing corrosion and wear

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,952 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,952 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 62,886 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 612,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,401 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 54,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,077 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 37,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,045 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,676 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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PF53 BWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 PF53 BWU, 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 PF53 BWU registered?

PF53 BWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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