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RO03 XXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 161,736 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 159,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 157,058 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 155,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp lens getting poor

oil leak from driver side drivsharft oil seal

Fail 30 Sep 2019 155,521 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pateren lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster do not work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp lens getting poor

oil leak from driver side drivsharft oil seal

Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,705 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 151,705 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated wont open (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure hole in tread cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 148,174 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2016 144,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,845 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 137,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp lenes are detiorating

Pass 29 Nov 2014 137,192 miles

headlamp lenes are detiorating

Pass 13 Dec 2013 133,001 miles

off side rear shock absorber weaping

Fail 13 Dec 2013 133,001 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)

off side rear shock absorber weaping

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,415 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,415 miles

airbag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 124,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

brake warning lamp on on on dash

Fail 3 Feb 2012 124,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

air bag warning lamp on

brake warning lamp on on on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2011 120,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 116,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 101,989 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 84,934 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 84,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 73,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,639 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 XXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RO03 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

RO03 XXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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