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RK03 GHZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,444 mi
Last recorded87,444 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 GHZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,444 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear shocks deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,726 miles

Central Rear Brake light not operating

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

Offside Front Tyre ageing and cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 77,846 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,882 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,217 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2012 59,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 50,693 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 42,839 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,618 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat incorrectly fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,533 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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RK03 GHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RK03 GHZ, 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 RK03 GHZ registered?

RK03 GHZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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