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PJ53 JUX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,687 mi
Last recorded62,687 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 JUX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 62,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 59,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,481 miles

tank clips loose

Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,481 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

tank clips loose

Fail 15 Mar 2019 52,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Permanently on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F and O/S/F. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Filling pipe and breather pipe insecure (clips missing), also filling pipe slightly leaking (possibly effected by missing clip). (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Door pillar plastic panel missing.

Offside Front Door pillar plastic panel missing (Driver and Passenger).

Offside Rear Coolant leak Possibly from expansion tank. ()

Rear N/S/R and O/S/R bump stops broken and insecure.

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F and O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are presenting micro cracks, due to the age of tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,069 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 48,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (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)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,154 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 44,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked all round

eml on

Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked all round

eml on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,308 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,388 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 JUX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JUX, 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 JUX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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