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RJ53 OMY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,430 mi
Last recorded98,430 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,430 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp damaged and letting water in

Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,430 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp damaged and letting water in

Pass 21 Nov 2024 94,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Fail 8 Nov 2023 87,268 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,537 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 80,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,564 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 74,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,180 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,156 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 58,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,123 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,913 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,929 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 16,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 9,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 7,538 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 6,541 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 5,555 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,704 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,891 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 OMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

RJ53 OMY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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