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RF53 JPO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,318 mi
Last recorded89,318 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JPO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 89,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 89,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Wing slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 87,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wing slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 85,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 83,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 81,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 4 May 2021 79,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 77,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre small cracking on central tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 69,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers inscure

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,738 miles

advisery ; rear exhaust heatshield insecure

advisery; both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,232 miles

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

advisery; rear exhaust heatshield insecure

advisery; rear offside shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,685 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 45,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,213 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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RF53 JPO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JPO, 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 RF53 JPO registered?

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

Is RF53 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 JPO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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