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RA53 AYJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,537 mi
Last recorded117,537 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 117,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 117,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s headlamp needs attention

o/s/r light lense cracked

sills coverd by trim

slight play in n/s steering rack tie bar end

Fail 17 Sep 2013 103,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s headlamp needs attention

o/s/r light lense cracked

sills coverd by trim

slight play in n/s steering rack tie bar end

Pass 3 Sep 2012 98,274 miles

front and rear tyres diffrent sizes

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front and rear tyres diffrent sizes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,971 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 72,457 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 72,457 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2008 58,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 58,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,333 miles

Oil leak

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

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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RA53 AYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA53 AYJ, 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 RA53 AYJ registered?

RA53 AYJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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