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RJ53 OVF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,625 mi
Last recorded106,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 106,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,490 miles

small stone chip on windscreen outside zone A

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,530 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 45,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,224 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 41,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 36,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 32,280 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,833 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,803 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 OVF 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 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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

RJ53 OVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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