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RV03 UJH

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,262 mi
Last recorded93,262 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 UJH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres have minor perishing

both front anti roll bar drop-linkages dust covers minor deteriorating

both front lower suspension arms ball joints dust covers minor deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,455 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 78,188 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,247 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,811 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 65,024 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,289 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 62,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,739 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,864 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,343 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,184 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 UJH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

RV03 UJH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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