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MV03 RUW

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,540 mi
Last recorded171,540 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 RUW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 171,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps poor image

exhaust rear box support rubber split

rear chassis rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2022 167,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 163,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 163,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 161,319 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 157,330 miles

n/s front wheel buckled

Pass 26 Feb 2018 153,208 miles

both front brake discs pitted and worn

both head lamp lences starting to fade

front brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 143,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front inner arch /n/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front h/lights foging

Fail 25 Feb 2016 143,837 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front inner arch /n/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front h/lights foging

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre low and inner edge worn

slight play gear box support mount

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,027 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 122,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear gearbox mount is perished and is in need of replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,170 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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MV03 RUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MV03 RUW, 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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MV03 RUW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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