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RF53 JPY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,065 mi
Last recorded91,065 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JPY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,065 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear filter (7.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,203 miles

n/s mirror missing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,567 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 75,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,407 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,406 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,429 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,835 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,549 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 JPY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF53 JPY, 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 RF53 JPY registered?

RF53 JPY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RF53 JPY safe to buy?

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