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PN53 FPJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,946 mi
Last recorded129,946 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 129,946 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 121,833 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 121,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer door skin poor

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear on limit of passing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of passing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit of passing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit of passing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, dull (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull on limit (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 74,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull on limit (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,863 miles

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

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

slight cut in near side front tyer (not to ply )

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,424 miles

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

o/s driveshaft centre bearing noisy

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,853 miles

n/s/f tyre low

power steering pump has a slight misting of fluid

power steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

Fail 11 Sep 2010 48,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre low tread

power steering rack slight misting of fluid

Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,000 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

power steering rack slight misting of fluid

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,625 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,191 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,115 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 FPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PN53 FPJ, 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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PN53 FPJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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