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PF03 RPY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,712 mi
Last recorded95,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 RPY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,902 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,162 miles

coolant leak from header tank

Fail 30 Mar 2016 80,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak from header tank

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,470 miles

gearbox/engine stabilizer bush split

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated,beam pattern poor

nearside rear brake pipe into cylinder becoming very rusty

offside front brake pipe becoming rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2015 74,470 miles

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

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

gearbox/engine stabilizer bush split

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated,beam pattern poor

nearside rear brake pipe into cylinder becoming very rusty

offside front brake pipe becoming rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,431 miles

gearbox stabilizer bush split

rear springs & rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox stabilizer bush split

rear springs & rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,668 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 60,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,722 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front nearside tyre pressure very low 10 psi adjusted to 30 psi

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,353 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,869 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,606 miles

Grommet to off/side handbrake cable split

Water pump noisy

Pass 10 May 2007 22,561 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 22,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 12,052 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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PF03 RPY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PF03 RPY, 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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PF03 RPY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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