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RF53 LPP

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LPP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 94,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,420 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust fouling on N/S driveshaft

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 86,420 miles

Exhaust fouling on N/S driveshaft

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,550 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,601 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant header tank empty

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded By flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 75,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front wipers deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant header tank empty

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded By flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,465 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,867 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,383 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside front tyre is low on the edge

Nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,162 miles

o/s rear tyre is starting to crack

screw in the n/s rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre is starting to crack

screw in the n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,595 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 8 Sep 2011 39,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,969 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,603 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,675 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 19 Sep 2007 18,660 miles

Handbrake close to stop

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,708 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 LPP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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