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RF53 SXE

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,890 mi
Last recorded58,890 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 SXE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,890 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 58,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,779 miles

centre mirror not fitted

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

long travel handbrake

rear number plate deteriorated

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Sep 2020 54,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

centre mirror not fitted

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

long travel handbrake

rear number plate deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,981 miles

gear box damp with oil

sill kit fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn edges low outer edge

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

centre mirror missing

front brake discs worn

front headlights deteriorated pattern weak

front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,364 miles

Nearside Front worn outer edge

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn and wearing edges

sill kit fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 42,912 miles

headlight units slightly deteriorated

sill kit fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,150 miles

Offside Rear Perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,309 miles

plastic sills fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,757 miles

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

front wiper blades not clearing screen as they should

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,588 miles

slight handbrake reserve travel

Fail 24 Feb 2012 25,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,210 miles

wet condition

Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,579 miles

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 SXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

RF53 SXE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is RF53 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 SXE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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