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RN03 VFD

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,566 mi
Last recorded112,566 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 VFD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 112,566 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

upper vehicle has damage to both sides front and rear

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,351 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

upper vehicle has damage to both sides front and rear

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 27 Jul 2013 95,307 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all doors have trim missing

engine light on

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2012 80,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

slight damage to both sides of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2012 80,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

slight damage to both sides of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all door trims missing

brake discs slightly worn

rear wiperblade split

Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all door trims missing

brake discs slightly worn

rear wiperblade split

Fail 6 Jul 2010 48,965 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,775 miles

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

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 25 Jul 2007 34,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,466 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 VFD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RN03 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

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

Is RN03 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 VFD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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