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FV03 RDY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 RDY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 117,357 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,095 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 106,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 103,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,085 miles

o/s/f damage repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,714 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,115 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,919 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre nailed X1

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded (no leaks

offside rear tyre nailed X 4

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,757 miles

sharp edge o/s/f not considered a danger to others

Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sharp edge o/s/f not considered a danger to others

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,431 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 26,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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FV03 RDY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV03 RDY, 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 FV03 RDY registered?

FV03 RDY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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