MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,159 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ball joint covers weak + poor
front brake pipes rusty
man light on
rear springs rusty
Management light on
Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Management light on
Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit
Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported
MAN LIGHT ON
NSR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY
MAN LIGHT ON
NSR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
both front tyres getting low
man light on
man light on
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn on limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF53 SMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SMX, 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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How do I check the history of RF53 SMX?
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What year was RF53 SMX registered?
RF53 SMX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2003.
Is RF53 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF53 SMX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RF53 SMX have outstanding finance?
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