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RV03 HOJ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,818 mi
Last recorded103,818 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,818 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 96,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2023 96,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,748 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,494 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 79,486 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,434 miles

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

Frosting on headlamp

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight leak from exhaust rear joint

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main and front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main and front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/r shock absorber top cover insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slight (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,347 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 ()

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 52,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damage

Pass 4 Jun 2013 492,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 492,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 45,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,533 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,227 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,227 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,760 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 31,526 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 31,511 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 24,803 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,351 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 HOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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