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RV53 WMJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,561 mi
Last recorded77,561 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 WMJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 75,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 73,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,374 miles

Power steering fluid weep

Fail 11 Aug 2021 72,374 miles

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

Power steering fluid weep

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,267 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,596 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,259 miles

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,347 miles

nearside front tyre @ 2mm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,425 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,906 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,005 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,233 miles

slight pas oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,682 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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RV53 WMJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV53 WMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 WMJ registered?

RV53 WMJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RV53 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 WMJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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