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PN53 GZO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 GZO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 119,045 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 118,663 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 105,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,885 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 94,403 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 94,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,538 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 84,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective distorted both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,185 miles

both rear shocker dust covers broken

exhaust heatshield loose

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,784 miles

both rear shocker dust covers broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,669 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear shocker dust covers broken

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,823 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear by fuel tank

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,426 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to see o/s/r and n/s/f tyre valves

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,663 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

high level stoplight innop

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,481 miles

high level stoplight innop

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,759 miles

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

high level stoplight innop

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,195 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,089 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,855 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 GZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GZO, 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 GZO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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