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RO03 AAY

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 AAY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 141,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,855 miles

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,412 miles

Abnormal noise from auxiliary belt area

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,677 miles

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

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

advise wear to outer edges of front tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,589 miles

air bag light on

both rear shock absorber covers perished

injector seal[s] blowing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

both rear shock absorber covers perished

injector seal[s] blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,552 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,864 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 AAY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AAY, 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 RO03 AAY registered?

RO03 AAY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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