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RF53 RZD

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,154 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery warning light flashing on / off

both rear shocker covers split

fan belt worn and split

Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery warning light flashing on / off

both rear shocker covers split

fan belt worn and split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,058 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulder and offside front tyre balded outer shoulder none testible tread

Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre on limit

power steering pump damp-no posotive leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,128 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

power steering pump damp-no posotive leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,277 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 43,277 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,375 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 35,375 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,947 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 22,947 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 RZD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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