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RF52 XLK

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 XLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 130,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 130,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 116,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

x4 tyres all worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,666 miles

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 28 Feb 2014 106,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2013 98,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,109 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,239 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,239 miles

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,323 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 57,306 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,063 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 35,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RF52 XLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF52 XLK, 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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RF52 XLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is RF52 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 XLK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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