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RJ53 UDL

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,760 mi
Last recorded53,760 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 UDL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre is 16 years old advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 46,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre is 16 years old advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,713 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,564 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 23,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,968 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 21,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,448 miles

exhaust corroded

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,399 miles

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,689 miles

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,926 miles

Headlight lenses deteriated

Fail 31 Aug 2011 16,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet opening operation poor

dampness around pas rack

Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet opening operation poor

dampness around pas rack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,538 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 UDL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green 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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

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

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