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RJ53 OPG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,507 mi
Last recorded65,507 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OPG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 65,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,972 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,111 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 50,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 44,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,280 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,686 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f and offside front and rear tyres outer walls deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,415 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 8,132 miles

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Nov 2006 4,225 miles

steering wheel pealing

Fail 16 Nov 2006 55,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering wheel pealing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,699 miles

alternator belt frayed

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 OPG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OPG, 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 OPG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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