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PL53 HRZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HRZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 116,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,575 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 109,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,273 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,873 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

mil light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,088 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,390 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,495 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM † †ADVISE TRACKING CHECK DUE TO TYRE WEAR ON FRONT

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,105 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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PL53 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL53 HRZ, 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 PL53 HRZ registered?

PL53 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is PL53 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 HRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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