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MD03 RVJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,924 mi
Last recorded112,924 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 RVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

rear n/s shocker top cover is loose

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 13 Oct 2020 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 6 Apr 2019 97,845 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

front n/s tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

o/s head light lens is starting to mist and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,703 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f headlamp slightly misted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,677 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,676 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,808 miles

both front bake pipes contain corrosion behind cover

both front tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f headlight misting

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,599 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,509 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jun 2012 55,982 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,875 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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MD03 RVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MD03 RVJ, 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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MD03 RVJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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