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FH52 RZJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,241 mi
Last recorded112,241 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 RZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,959 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,798 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 89,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides fronts misty (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,397 miles

Front headlamps misted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,235 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,058 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 56,058 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,734 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and starting to wear low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,641 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,923 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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FH52 RZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FH52 RZJ, 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 FH52 RZJ registered?

FH52 RZJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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