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FL03 RKF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,270 mi
Last recorded89,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 RKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 89,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,579 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 86,579 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 78,793 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 78,201 miles

Brake pipes are heavily greased

Nearside Front indicator is going white

Nearside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Poly V belt is cracking

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake hose mounting bracket is bent

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to a covering of grease

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,308 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake hose mounting bracket is bent

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to a covering of grease

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,307 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to a covering of grease

Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,249 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to a covering of grease

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,960 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,622 miles

highlevel stoplamp not working

nearside headlamp glass in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

highlevel stoplamp not working

nearside headlamp glass in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,150 miles

high level stoplamp not working

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,147 miles

high level stop lamp not working

ns headlamp glass poor

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,742 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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FL03 RKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL03 RKF, 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 FL03 RKF registered?

FL03 RKF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FL03 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 RKF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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