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RF53 SSJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,033 mi
Last recorded112,033 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,033 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,994 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,174 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,173 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 72,015 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level brake light inop

Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,508 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,302 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges approx 2mm

front wipers starting to deteriorate

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 SSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

RF53 SSJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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