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RF53 SRU

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 SRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S & N/S/F head lamp aims weak.

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 62,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S & N/S/F head lamp aims weak.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,270 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,298 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,808 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,806 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,283 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,572 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 31,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,704 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,821 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 16,821 miles

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

advise:nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195/60/r15

advise:offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195/60/r15

Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,678 miles

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

rear wiper judders

steering wheel pealing

Fail 2 Nov 2006 13,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

rear wiper judders

steering wheel pealing

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 SRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

RF53 SRU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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