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SR53 RXA

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,481 mi
Last recorded135,481 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 RXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,481 miles

Parking Brake Performance only just met Requirements

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint At pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connecting Sleeve (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 135,466 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking Brake Performance only just met Requirements

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint At pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connecting Sleeve (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear mid sections (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

slight coolant leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 116,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle at offside front, fouling other pipes (2.3.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear mid sections (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

slight coolant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,858 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,858 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,166 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,165 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,137 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 39,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,588 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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SR53 RXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 SR53 RXA, 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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SR53 RXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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