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RF53 JSU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,242 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 89,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 73,056 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,286 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,933 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 63,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,342 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,203 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 39,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,590 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,212 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 25,212 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 22,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,039 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,719 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 13,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JSU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

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

Is RF53 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 JSU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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