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RN03 VCX

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 VCX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,865 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

x2 front tyres low 2.5/3mm

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 81,027 miles

high level stop in-op

pressure cracks in coolant bottle

Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,627 miles

hand brake lever high

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,786 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 54,786 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,151 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 13,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,255 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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RN03 VCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN03 VCX, 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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What year was RN03 VCX registered?

RN03 VCX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is RN03 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 VCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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