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RV03 FFE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,031 mi
Last recorded92,031 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [FRONT BOTH SIDE] (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,476 miles

Front Brake pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth on edge.

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission, but not posing a serious risk to road safety.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth on edge.

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission, but not posing a serious risk to road safety.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 70,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 49,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,114 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,136 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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RV03 FFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RV03 FFE, 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 RV03 FFE registered?

RV03 FFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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