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RF03 LSV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,113 mi
Last recorded122,113 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LSV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 122,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,662 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread shoulder,

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,733 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread shoulder,

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,216 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,211 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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

EML

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 Apr 2014 80,042 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 80,036 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine stabiliser mounting torn

nearside front tyre has nail

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,203 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,089 miles

1.ENGINE management light staying ON †2.advice to change rear no plate †3.n/s/r. WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,112 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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RF03 LSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF03 LSV, 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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RF03 LSV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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