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RK03 UUC

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 UUC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 105,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,592 miles

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

beam image poor on both headlamps

exhaust emissions are erratic

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

beam image poor on both headlamps

Pass 15 Aug 2015 99,413 miles

both headlamp beam images poor

squeak/grating noise from nearside rear wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlamp beam images poor

squeak/grating noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,238 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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,511 miles

slight leak from o/s/f driveshaft seal

slight show of oil from power steering pump area (not dripping)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from o/s/f driveshaft seal

slight show of oil from power steering pump area (not dripping)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 54,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windscreen outside swepted area

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 31,549 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,387 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are starting to perish and the treads are between 2 3 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,880 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 UUC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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