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PN53 LVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,987 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 103,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 98,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear has cracks

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,405 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 93,405 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,118 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre has pershing cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,076 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,047 miles

O/S/R passenger seatbelt not tested (childseat fitted at time of test)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,047 miles

O/S/R passenger seatbelt not tested (childseat fitted at time of test)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 62,336 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

eng management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,336 miles

eng management light on

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,892 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 LVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LVM, 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 LVM registered?

PN53 LVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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