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PJ53 EUB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 EUB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 97,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,301 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 94,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,609 miles

Nearside 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 5 Jan 2021 81,084 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 81,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,122 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,757 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 76,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 72,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,134 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 66,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,474 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls have signs of ageing cracks present recommend future replacement

Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls have signs of ageing cracks present recommend future replacement

Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,458 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,694 miles

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

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)

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 EUB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PJ53 EUB, 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 PJ53 EUB registered?

PJ53 EUB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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