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RF53 WCJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,680 mi
Last recorded42,680 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,680 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 42,679 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,575 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Oil misting around gearbox assy

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 40,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper Assy (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Oil misting around gearbox assy

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,139 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 39,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,782 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,324 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 36,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 35,236 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,236 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,852 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,807 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 31,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,714 miles

both front wiper blades are worn

Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,787 miles

o/s door mirror broken

Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,567 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF53 WCJ, 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 WCJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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