MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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
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))
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))
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))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre walls cracking
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
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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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