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RA03 FYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,231 mi
Last recorded183,231 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 FYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 183,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 169,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 169,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,553 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 127,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,553 miles

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2014 115,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 114,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 102,045 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2012 93,869 miles

OIL LEAK ON REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2011 85,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,683 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 FYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA03 FYM, 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 FYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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