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RF53 YYA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,732 mi
Last recorded103,732 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,395 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

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

Rear exhaust box mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,337 miles

Front brake pads low

Front discs corroded and lipped

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2014 831,133 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 83,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,030 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,185 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 28,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,502 miles

b oth front tyres getting low.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,526 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 YYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

RF53 YYA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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