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RV03 RYM

2003 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ( beam mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 86,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ( beam mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

coolant tank split and leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2022 84,665 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished 195/60/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

coolant tank split and leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and perished 195/60/15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,349 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,380 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearing legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front c.v. gaitor deteriating

front headlamps slighty obsecure

Fail 8 Oct 2019 82,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 the join to front wheel and up to the servo (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearing legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front c.v. gaitor deteriating

front headlamps slighty obsecure

Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,512 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,034 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,364 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,980 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,118 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 RYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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