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RV03 HWL

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,358 mi
Last recorded134,358 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 HWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 134,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,190 miles

high level brake lamp not working.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,884 miles

slight body damage to near side

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,504 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,230 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,678 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,400 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,814 miles

offside wiperblade worn to excess

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wiperblade worn to excess

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,105 miles

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

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

off side front drive shaft center bearing worn with some roughness

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,345 miles

the offside front inner drive shaft bearings are worn to excess with some roughness

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,641 miles

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

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 HWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

RV03 HWL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RV03 HWL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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