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AO53 RWJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,285 mi
Last recorded118,285 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,285 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 118,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,226 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 105,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,054 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 43,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 230,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,292 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,300 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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AO53 RWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO53 RWJ, 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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AO53 RWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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