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MV03 RVF

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

137,158 mi
Last recorded137,158 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 RVF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 137,158 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 132,359 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 127,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,136 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 120,136 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 116,263 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,366 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 114,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 108,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,621 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 97,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,428 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,812 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,465 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,465 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,493 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,122 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 60,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,540 miles

tread getting low offside rear tyre see healthcheck report for tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2007 42,540 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tread getting low offside rear tyre see healthcheck report for tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,694 miles

front tyres getting low.customer to go to kwik fit see healthcheck report

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 RVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RVF, 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 MV03 RVF registered?

MV03 RVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is MV03 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 RVF shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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