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PG03 FXL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,113 mi
Last recorded117,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 FXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 117,113 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,419 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,963 miles

exhaust system corroded

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

coil springs corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

service brake imbalance high

wipers deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2019 90,963 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

service brake imbalance high

wipers deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,114 miles

oil leak

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,234 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,174 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,720 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished & cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2008 18,719 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished & cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,473 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Screen washers aimed high

Fail 20 Sep 2006 8,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Screen washers aimed high

Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,151 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 8,139 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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PG03 FXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 PG03 FXL, 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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PG03 FXL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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