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RA52 FJF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,764 mi
Last recorded191,764 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FJF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 191,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 189,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 189,098 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 184,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake performance not as good as could be

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear hand brake performance nearing min requirements

Pass 21 Feb 2023 181,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 177,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 173,239 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 170,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 164,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

reversing light not working

slight corrosion in exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2017 154,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 154,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 146,043 miles

Oil leak both diff/drive shaft seals, also several minor engine leaks ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,722 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 129,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn low in centre

Pass 2 Nov 2013 103,077 miles

rear exhaust mounting starting to split

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,953 miles

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

rear silencer rubber mount weak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,118 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low and have cuts into tread, unable to see ply/cords recomend replacement asap

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,970 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 56,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

stone chips front screen.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 45,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

stone chips front screen.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,460 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,833 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,502 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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RA52 FJF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA52 FJF, 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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RA52 FJF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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