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PN53 KPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,577 mi
Last recorded158,577 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 KPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,630 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 149,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres cracking badly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 140,857 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 140,857 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 133,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 127,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,568 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 100,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,745 miles

osr tyre has been repaired on outer side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,358 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 83,358 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 64,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 54,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,364 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

PN53 KPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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