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RK03 UTN

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,833 mi
Last recorded123,833 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 123,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 123,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 108,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 108,963 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,243 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine vacummn valve pulsing

n/s/r shock abs cover detatched

Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil low

engine vacummn valve pulsing

n/s/r shock abs cover detatched

Pass 9 May 2012 77,631 miles

advise both rear shock covers detached

Fail 9 May 2012 77,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear shock covers detached

Pass 10 May 2011 67,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 67,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,797 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,657 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 UTN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UTN, 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 UTN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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