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RF53 LNY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LNY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 107,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,943 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ...Both Front... (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,422 miles

seals corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 88,269 miles

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

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

seals slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,269 miles

seals slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,369 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,682 miles

near side rear tyre low

off side outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,819 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel rim distorted....

n/s/r tyre tread on limit , advise replacement , inner wheel rim distorted..

oil leaks..

possible fuel injector chuffing..

wipers smear , advise replacement blades....

Pass 6 May 2009 71,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2009 71,159 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,794 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 51,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,693 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 LNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LNY, 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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RF53 LNY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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