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RK52 JHA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,286 mi
Last recorded146,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 JHA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 146,286 miles

Coolant leak from header tank

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

alternator belt deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 137,318 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 137,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 130,286 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 130,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

rear tyres low and deformed

Pass 30 May 2013 120,425 miles

hub caps fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

poor headlamp pattern

Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

poor headlamp pattern

Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,427 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 80,033 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,464 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,803 miles

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,070 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 49,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,119 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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RK52 JHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK52 JHA, 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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RK52 JHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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