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PJ53 JDO

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,785 mi
Last recorded75,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 JDO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,334 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On, and ahead of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 37,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 24,356 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 14,035 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 12,128 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 10,878 miles

all four tyres outer walls splitting.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 9,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 8,615 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 7,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 5,900 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 5,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 3,900 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 JDO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 JDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ53 JDO registered?

PJ53 JDO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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