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CV53 RHO

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 RHO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 77,853 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,249 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 58,881 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,827 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 46,586 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,169 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 22,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CV53 RHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV53 RHO, 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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CV53 RHO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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