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RF53 CWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,672 miles

Signs of a engine and gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2018 127,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Signs of a engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,791 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

gearbox stabiliser bush poor condition

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,773 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

gearbox oil leak

gearbox stabiliser bush poor condition

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 123,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,103 miles

both head lamp lenses starting to fade

rear shock dust covers damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,491 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,242 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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RF53 CWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF53 CWU, 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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RF53 CWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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