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PN53 FOP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,392 mi
Last recorded118,392 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 FOP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 118,392 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Engine management warning light on at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 115,457 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 115,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 109,841 miles

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

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 109,841 miles

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

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

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 102,983 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 29 Sep 2008 95,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside steering rack end worn

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 95,546 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside steering rack end worn

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,354 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,786 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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PN53 FOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PN53 FOP, 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 PN53 FOP registered?

PN53 FOP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 FOP safe to buy?

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