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RF53 JSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,881 mi
Last recorded107,881 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,881 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front headlight broken on top

Fail 31 Oct 2015 107,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front headlight broken on top

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 93,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,123 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamp beam patterns slightly weak due to frosted lenses but both are visable...

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges and wearing heavy outer edges...

washer bottle lid missing....

Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,123 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamp beam patterns slightly weak due to frosted lenses but both are visable...

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges and wearing heavy outer edges...

washer bottle lid missing....

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,399 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,398 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,048 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 25,537 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 8 Nov 2008 25,537 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 21,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 15,397 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 JSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

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

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