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RV03 HKM

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,330 mi
Last recorded102,330 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 HKM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,888 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight wear offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,935 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,681 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,109 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 44,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,977 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 RV03 HKM, 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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RV03 HKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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