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RA53 BFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

112,027 mi
Last recorded112,027 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,027 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,599 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 111,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,732 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 108,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 106,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,857 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,513 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded & has slight blow

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,444 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,010 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RA53 BFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RA53 BFE, 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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RA53 BFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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