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PN53 LTE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,542 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,446 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop has deteriorated and the dust/dirt shield is partially insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop has deteriorated and the dust/dirt shield is partially insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear underbody exhaust heat shield is partially insecure

steering rack main unit is slightly damp but no positive evidence of a fluid leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,750 miles

both front wiper blades are slightly poor to clear

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,294 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,023 miles

N/S/R seat belt not tested as a child seat is restrained by it.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,762 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 LTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 LTE registered?

PN53 LTE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is PN53 LTE safe to buy?

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