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SFL 525R

2001 Fisher Fury

Green Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,874 mi
Last recorded7,874 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Fisher Fury7,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 525R
MakeFisher
ModelFury
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 7,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearings rough when rotating rear road wheels

Significant play in rear diff detected when rotating propshaft back and forth

Fail 9 Jul 2025 7,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 7,420 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Lateral movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Roughness when road wheel rotated, unable to locate source of defect

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Lateral movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Lateral movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Roughness when road wheel rotated, unable to locate source of defect

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Lateral movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 6,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 6,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured HT Ignition leads chaffing on steering shaft and rubbing against fuel hose (4.11 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 5,897 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 5,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 5,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 5,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 4,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 4,356 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 4,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 2,960 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 2,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 2,113 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Sep 2007 2,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust center and rear sections loose at clamps,play in top and bottom column bushes

How Reliable is the Fisher Fury?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 18
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
position lamp(s) not working 14
Headlamp aim too low 13
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SFL 525R is a 2001 Fisher Fury in Green with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Fisher Fury models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 7,117 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 Fisher Fury fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFL 525R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fisher Fury typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fisher Fury is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFL 525R registered?

SFL 525R is a 2001 Fisher Fury, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is SFL 525R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 525R shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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