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RJ53 FKV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,205 mi
Last recorded92,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,205 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp clouded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,567 miles

Cap to washer fluid reserviour missing.

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Nearside regidstration plate lamp deteriorated.

Nearside wiper smearing , recomend replacement.

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Offside headlamp lense detriorated slightly effecting the beam image and reducing light output.recoemnd replacement,.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate,

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,567 miles

Cap to washer fluid reserviour missing.

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Nearside regidstration plate lamp deteriorated.

Nearside wiper smearing , recomend replacement.

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Offside headlamp lense detriorated slightly effecting the beam image and reducing light output.recoemnd replacement,.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate,

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,806 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,861 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 63,861 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear bump stop damaged part of shock

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,097 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,895 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 FKV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

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

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