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RF53 JOJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,678 mi
Last recorded46,678 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JOJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,678 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,172 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 33,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,305 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre age cracking

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,842 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2011 22,842 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,457 miles

see advisory sheet 241891320079

Fail 21 Jan 2010 20,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both washer jets poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,938 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,820 miles

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

n/s door mirror poor

osf tyre wall has cuts

Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,080 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers in poor condition

nail in o/s/r tyre.not repairable.goodyear 195-60-15t

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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RF53 JOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF53 JOJ, 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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RF53 JOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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