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MV03 RXZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,298 mi
Last recorded84,298 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 84,298 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 84,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,140 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,143 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 64,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,234 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,234 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,584 miles

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

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

marks in windscreen

o/s/f tyre showing slight wear

Fail 8 Feb 2010 40,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

marks in windscreen

o/s/f tyre showing slight wear

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,728 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,139 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 20,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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