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RK03 USC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,992 mi
Last recorded129,992 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 USC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 129,992 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 129,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 125,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,500 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 121,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,258 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Rear shocker bump stops fallen down

Fail 23 Mar 2017 110,258 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shocker bump stops fallen down

Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,375 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,375 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,210 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,690 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,313 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 46,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,619 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,686 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 25,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 USC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 USC, 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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RK03 USC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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