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CV53 RUJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 RUJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,943 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,736 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 69,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,720 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,127 miles

E.M.L.on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,608 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hi-level brakelamp inop

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,648 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 32,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2010 29,197 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 20,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,153 miles

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

wiper blades splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,172 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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CV53 RUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV53 RUJ, 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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CV53 RUJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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