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PJ53 EXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,087 mi
Last recorded110,087 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 110,087 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 110,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,240 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 82,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust coroded and weakend at rear joint,

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,352 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,352 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,638 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,509 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,509 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,935 miles

Advis horn

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,126 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 33,126 miles

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,042 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 EXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EXE, 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 EXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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