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RF53 OYG

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,382 mi
Last recorded151,382 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OYG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 151,382 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 151,310 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,587 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 133,569 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front washers weak

o/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 Oct 2009 111,478 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 111,470 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)

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

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

Clutch pedal pad worn

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,962 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn

Long handbrake travel.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Clutch pedal pad worn

Long handbrake travel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,327 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)

both rear shocker weather cover's insecured

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 OYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

RF53 OYG is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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