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PJ52 FNC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,294 mi
Last recorded155,294 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 FNC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 155,294 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are startingto perish

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Fail 20 Aug 2015 155,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are startingto perish

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 14 Aug 2014 144,278 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 144,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 136,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 136,913 miles

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 13 Mar 2013 136,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 123,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 111,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,007 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 101,007 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,794 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating and breaking up.

offside rear bump stop deteriorating but still complete

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2008 76,179 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 60,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,474 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PJ52 FNC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ52 FNC, 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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PJ52 FNC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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