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PJ53 EVV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 EVV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,011 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,116 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear fog lamp flickers

Fail 10 Sep 2020 99,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear fog lamp flickers

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,520 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - poor beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,856 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter split

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,291 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,291 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,920 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,059 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,317 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,019 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,880 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 31,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,655 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 23,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,002 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 EVV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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