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RF53 JRZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,448 mi
Last recorded71,448 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JRZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,448 miles

Offside Front HUB RUSTING

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES RUSTING

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear AXLE BEAM RUSTING

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HUB (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,902 miles

off side rear steel brake pipe rusted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 69,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,854 miles

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 60,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked RUSTED (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR AXLE RUSTING

Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,933 miles

front brake pads look to be wearing thin

near side front shockabsorber leaking

off side rear steel brake pipe rusted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads look to be wearing thin

near side front shockabsorber leaking

off side rear steel brake pipe rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,191 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 25 Jan 2013 45,904 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,448 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,271 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Dec 2007 22,271 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,799 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 JRZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

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

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