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RV03 FHX

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,078 mi
Last recorded90,078 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,078 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing on inner edge's,cracking on tread. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear wearing on inner edge's,cracking on tread. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,971 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,971 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine torque restrictor split

n/s/r tyre close to limit edges

Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,407 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine torque restrictor split

front brake discs worn and dished and noisy

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit 2mm

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,482 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,408 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 7,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV03 FHX, 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 FHX registered?

RV03 FHX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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