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RV03 OXM

2003 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,495 mi
Last recorded76,495 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 OXM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,495 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,108 miles

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

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

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

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

engine missfire

engine warning light on

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust mountings rusty .engine warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,091 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,652 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 OXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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