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RL03 CEF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CEF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,218 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen Washer slightly defective weak spray jet

Fail 9 Nov 2023 73,107 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,722 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 64,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 63,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brakes have only just met MOT limits

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,880 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 54,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,843 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 51,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,567 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement g/box tie rod (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack up

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2014 40,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre walls cracking

o/s front tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,452 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre and o/s front tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light inop

n/s rear tyre and o/s front tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,675 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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RL03 CEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RL03 CEF, 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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RL03 CEF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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