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RL03 VFP

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,216 mi
Last recorded102,216 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VFP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 101,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml l;ight on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear suspension bump stops/dust covers deteriorating

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

n/s wiper blade slight splitting at ends

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 90,542 miles

Rear suspension bump stops derteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,259 miles

rear suspension bump stops broken up

Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,259 miles

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

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

rear suspension bump stops broken up

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,401 miles

Rear suspension bumpstops deteriorating

Rear tyres wearing low and starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear suspension bumpstops deteriorating

Rear tyres wearing low and starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,134 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 65,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,213 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 59,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,340 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,348 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 VFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RL03 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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