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RA03 CYV

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,920 mi
Last recorded155,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 CYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 155,920 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 147,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 142,683 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 142,577 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 138,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,563 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 121,926 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Jul 2013 121,677 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise exhaust back box deteriorated

Advise front brakes look to be wearing low

Advise looks damp around nearside front lower ball joint gaiter but okay at time of test

Advise offside front tyre perished and starting to crack/split on inner sidewall

Advise offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and starting to perish.Also has small cracks to inner sidewall

Advise pin hole tear in nearside front lower anti-roll bar rubber gaiter

Advise rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded in places

Fail 11 Jul 2013 121,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust back box deteriorated

Advise front brakes look to be wearing low

Advise looks damp around nearside front lower ball joint gaiter but okay at time of test

Advise offside front tyre perished and starting to crack/split on inner sidewall

Advise pin hole tear in nearside front lower anti-roll bar rubber gaiter

Advise rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded in places

Pass 11 Aug 2012 116,311 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 116,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box brackets are corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,186 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 106,134 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 100,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 87,605 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit advise replacment

gear box oil leak

screen chipped

tested when wet

Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,719 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pads worn

oil around power steering system ( no visible leak at time off test ) advise inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,787 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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RA03 CYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA03 CYV, 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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RA03 CYV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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