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RO03 AAF

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 AAF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,667 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 122,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,607 miles

p taylor only inspected failed items

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,605 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,758 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 80,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,373 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 71,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,027 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 65,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres and nearside rear tyre starting to wear

injector blowing by

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,311 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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RO03 AAF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO03 AAF, 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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RO03 AAF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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