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RF53 SNU

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,873 mi
Last recorded59,873 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shocker dust cover split

Fail 24 Jan 2011 59,873 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r shocker dust cover split

Fail 30 Jan 2010 49,976 miles

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

unable to test nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,976 miles

unable to test nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 43,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,131 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 34,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear box

Fail 29 Jan 2007 22,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear box

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 SNU 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 50%.

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 SNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF53 SNU registered?

RF53 SNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is RF53 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 SNU shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF53 SNU have outstanding finance?

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