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PJ53 LGC

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,424 mi
Last recorded100,424 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 LGC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 100,406 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,467 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

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

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,149 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from filter

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,378 miles

Crack in zone A of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged on offside rear

Fail 23 Mar 2015 89,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Crack in zone A of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged on offside rear

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,068 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,343 miles

Front and rear bumpers have slight damage

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

Offside front head light adjuster not working correctly but aim within limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,778 miles

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

some damaged to o/s/r bumper noted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,976 miles

o/s wiper poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,263 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 LGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

PJ53 LGC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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