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RJ03 FMY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 FMY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 105,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,997 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 101,997 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 94,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,366 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 88,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,648 miles

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)

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)

child seat fitted to offside rear

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to limit

offside front and rear door trims missing

oil around engine

rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2016 84,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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)

child seat fitted to offside rear

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to limit

offside front and rear door trims missing

oil around engine

rear bumper damaged

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,714 miles

all rear seats child seats fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all rear seats child seats fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,097 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

o/s/r tyre on limit and perished.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,217 miles

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

both headlamp beams slightly scattered

chils seats fitted on rear seat

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,914 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2012 64,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,211 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s wiper blade noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,184 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 46,184 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,856 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 30,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

engine management light illuminated

front tyres are of a different size than rear tyres

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,062 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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RJ03 FMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RJ03 FMY, 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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RJ03 FMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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