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FP53 RZE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,523 mi
Last recorded142,523 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 RZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 142,523 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 142,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,413 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working....

Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,922 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 116,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,974 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,375 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 59,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,469 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,794 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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FP53 RZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP53 RZE, 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 FP53 RZE registered?

FP53 RZE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is FP53 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 RZE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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