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RJ03 VPZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,342 mi
Last recorded117,342 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,342 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 117,342 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,508 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,079 miles

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

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,662 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,151 miles

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

Unable to check wheel nuts hub caps fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,097 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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RJ03 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RJ03 VPZ, 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 RJ03 VPZ registered?

RJ03 VPZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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