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FD03 RHA

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 RHA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 80,786 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not allowing access to engine compartment (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,493 miles

low reading n/s/r foot brake

Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

low reading n/s/r foot brake

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,919 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 71,919 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,390 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and low on tread

Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on the minimum limit of 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre perished and low on tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,976 miles

N/S/F tyre close to limit

O/S/R tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,968 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,825 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 19,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,367 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,170 miles

Due For pads and discs soon

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,931 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,262 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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FD03 RHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD03 RHA, 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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FD03 RHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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