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PJ03 LFW

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,413 mi
Last recorded134,413 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 134,413 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 134,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 128,401 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,363 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,010 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 71,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light indicating engine fault

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 45,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,049 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 35,023 miles

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 17 Feb 2006 35,023 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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PJ03 LFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ03 LFW, 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 PJ03 LFW registered?

PJ03 LFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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