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RJ53 CCD

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,565 mi
Last recorded110,565 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 CCD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 110,565 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,052 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 105,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump inoperative (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hubs to flex/hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hubs to flex/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 101,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,564 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,948 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 67,948 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,259 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,860 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked, not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,000 miles

n/s/r tyre is at 1.6 mm [not fully cut tread]

rear licence plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,523 miles

child seat fitted to near side front and offside rear

front number plate has small crack in it rear number plate has water marks starting to appear

Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted to near side front and offside rear

front number plate has small crack in it rear number plate has water marks starting to appear

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,634 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,951 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 30,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,891 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 CCD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CCD, 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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RJ53 CCD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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