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RY53 PJJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PJJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,040 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s diff seal leaking

rear baby seats fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2013 91,263 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s diff seal leaking

rear baby seats fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

nearside rear tyre perished

unable to check rear seatbelts vehicle loaded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,452 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box cover slightly lose

Fail 28 Oct 2010 69,424 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box cover slightly lose

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,048 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 50,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,175 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 31,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RY53 PJJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY53 PJJ, 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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RY53 PJJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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