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PF53 OZM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,372 mi
Last recorded117,372 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 OZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,372 miles

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

coolant leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 117,289 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,940 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 102,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

NSF CV bot leaking grease

NSF bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise but not considered rough

Fail 4 Nov 2016 93,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise but not considered rough

Fail 3 Nov 2016 93,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight not but not considered rough

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,764 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,555 miles

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

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

Slight Corrosion on Rear Exhaust System

Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Slight Corrosion on Rear Exhaust System

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,940 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,669 miles

COMMENT Front Brake Discs slightly worn..

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,173 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,058 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,989 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 OZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZM, 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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PF53 OZM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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