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PN53 GWD

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,850 mi
Last recorded134,850 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 GWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder should replace ,marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of the engine, could be an injector chafing ,should replace a.s.a.p. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam axel bush ,cracking and play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 134,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens can be cleaned . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens can be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder should replace ,marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of the engine, could be an injector chafing ,should replace a.s.a.p. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam axel bush ,cracking and play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine injector leaking emissions.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,524 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamps beam patterns just visible

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

headlamps beam patterns just visible

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,925 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,130 miles

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

emissions close to max

Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,546 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 17,340 miles

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

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

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 GWD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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