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PF53 NLL

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,661 mi
Last recorded79,661 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 NLL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 79,661 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 74,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 68,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,108 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 65,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,580 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,392 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 59,410 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,453 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,453 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,073 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 55,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,724 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 52,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,309 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,019 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,542 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,103 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,541 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 28,876 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,385 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 NLL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PF53 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

PF53 NLL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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