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RJ53 FKB

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FKB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 154,102 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 145,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 141,050 miles

4 ltrs of engine oil added prior to test

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded detached

Fail 26 Jan 2017 141,050 miles

4 ltrs of engine oil added prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded detached

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade jumping slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper blade jumping slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2015 128,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 128,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 122,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,488 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006

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 FKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ53 FKB, 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 FKB registered?

RJ53 FKB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 FKB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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