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MV03 RZY

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 RZY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,040 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 67,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,791 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 57,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,879 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,877 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,230 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,217 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre shows signs of deterioration

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,728 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front brake pads wearing thin

brake fluid low

Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front brake pads worn thin

engine management lamp displayed

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,546 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 27,546 miles

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

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

nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,163 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 RZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MV03 RZY, 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 RZY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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