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RA53 SDU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 SDU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 112,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,922 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 88,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,781 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,527 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

lip on front brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

lip on front brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,420 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,976 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 SDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SDU, 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 RA53 SDU registered?

RA53 SDU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RA53 SDU safe to buy?

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