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RY52 WAJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,368 mi
Last recorded59,368 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,368 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox mount slight age cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,368 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox mount slight age cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,020 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear gearbox mount slight age cracking

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Gearbox mount deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness around steering rack

front suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Gearbox mount deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness around steering rack

front suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,106 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension bushes age cracking

headlights faded

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

rear gear box mount worn

rear no plate faded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,121 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front lower arm bushes age cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust and exhaust hangers corroded

nearside rear tyre 7 years old

nearside rear tyre worn on outer of tread

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,506 miles

both rear springs corroded

damapness around p.a.s rack

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,960 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

unable to check hydrolics fully due to wet weather

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,747 miles

exhaust corroded

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,980 miles

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

dampness around pas rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,662 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

dampness around pas rack

osf wheel bearing slightly noisy

wet weather conditions

Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,382 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,515 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn and 2/3 mm tread depth

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and 2mm tread depth

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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RY52 WAJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RY52 WAJ, 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 RY52 WAJ registered?

RY52 WAJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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