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RV03 UFH

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,711 mi
Last recorded103,711 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 UFH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,711 miles

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

Rear service brake efficiency just met the requirments

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,962 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,962 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 42,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,756 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 20,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,416 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 UFH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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