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PJ53 AGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

109,988 mi
Last recorded109,988 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 AGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,988 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,734 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,719 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 84,719 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,476 miles

Nearside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Nearside Rear REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

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

WIPER BLADE RUBBER DETERIORATING

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,673 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 83,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 82,568 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,902 miles

Rear Slight play in axle bushes

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,631 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Wiper operation slow

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2014 73,662 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,662 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,926 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 40,821 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,470 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 30,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,963 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 22,963 miles

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

n/s front tyre close to limit.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,261 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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PJ53 AGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PJ53 AGV, 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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PJ53 AGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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