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RF53 JRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,493 mi
Last recorded51,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,493 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

both wiper only just clear screen

o/s washer jet only one jet works but still provides enought water

o/s/f inner driveshaft bearing has grease coming from inside and slight noise

rear exhaust rusty

windscreen has scratches

Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

both wiper only just clear screen

o/s washer jet only one jet works but still provides enought water

o/s/f inner driveshaft bearing has grease coming from inside and slight noise

rear exhaust rusty

windscreen has scratches

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,781 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 21,905 miles

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

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 JRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JRU, 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 RF53 JRU registered?

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

Is RF53 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 JRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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