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RJ53 AZC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,866 mi
Last recorded133,866 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 AZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 133,866 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 133,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 125,965 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 125,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 115,951 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 115,951 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 109,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,241 miles

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,180 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 80,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,180 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 776,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 72,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,316 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,803 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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RJ53 AZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RJ53 AZC, 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 RJ53 AZC registered?

RJ53 AZC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is RJ53 AZC safe to buy?

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