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FE53 RXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RXR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 85,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,547 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 21 Oct 2016 76,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,378 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,550 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,739 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,701 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

some travel in hand brake

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,149 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,567 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,928 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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FE53 RXR 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 FE53 RXR, 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 FE53 RXR registered?

FE53 RXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FE53 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 RXR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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