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RF03 OLK

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,947 mi
Last recorded79,947 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,947 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 79,926 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,144 miles

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and corroded

Gearbox mount has a cracked rubber

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 62,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and corroded

Gearbox mount has a cracked rubber

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 47,844 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 42,781 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,431 miles

Front both tie rods have slight play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,041 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both track rods have slight play

o/s handbrake cable mount split

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,335 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,335 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,995 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

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 OLK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OLK, 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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What year was RF03 OLK registered?

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

Is RF03 OLK safe to buy?

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