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RV03 HSE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,922 mi
Last recorded110,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 HSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,922 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 110,920 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,868 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,772 miles

Front coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 88,483 miles

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers bump stops perished.

Fail 4 Jul 2015 88,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers bump stops perished.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,993 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 83,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,484 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,737 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,195 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 HSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HSE, 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 HSE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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