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RV03 PBF

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 122,208 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,168 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,069 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 107,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,718 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 77,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,334 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 65,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,248 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,389 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 18,297 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,297 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 PBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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