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PX53 RMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,945 mi
Last recorded68,945 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 RMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops prished

Steering rack damp

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,148 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,047 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,539 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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PX53 RMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PX53 RMU, 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 PX53 RMU registered?

PX53 RMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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