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PJ03 XDF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,111 mi
Last recorded90,111 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 90,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at strut clip support bracket. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern and headlamp plastic lens very cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear mid join to rear flexi pipe connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe at brake cylinder to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp plastic lens very cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi pipe at caliper body/caliper connection leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread along top edge of plate. (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet panel secondary release seized slightly.

Nearside Front Inner surface of brake disc badly pitted.

Nearside Front exterior mirror missing rear backing plastic cover on mirror.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on top edge and middle areas of plate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 88,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 80,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,451 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 78,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper including hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,973 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,423 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished between tread

Pass 1 May 2013 50,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,225 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,879 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,675 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,522 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 11,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 XDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ03 XDF, 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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PJ03 XDF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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