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BJ53 RYG

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,305 mi
Last recorded41,305 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RYG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 41,305 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked slightly. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 41,305 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked slightly. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 36,821 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 30,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 25,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 20,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 15,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,731 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 13,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 13,697 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 13,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,522 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,435 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 13,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 12,042 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,876 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,611 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,868 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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BJ53 RYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BJ53 RYG, 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 BJ53 RYG registered?

BJ53 RYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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