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RV53 AXD

2003 Ford Fusion

Pink Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,582 mi
Last recorded104,582 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 AXD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,582 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs corroded not to x/s or broken at time of test.

n/s/r number plate light not working (1 of 2 lamps) at time of test.

power steering oil on min level at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 104,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs corroded not to x/s or broken at time of test.

n/s/r number plate light not working (1 of 2 lamps) at time of test.

power steering oil on min level at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,828 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r roadwheels bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,365 miles

Front headlamp lens poor condition beam pattern visible but weak.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,097 miles

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,589 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,342 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,721 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 21,721 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Seat baby seat fitted.

oil level is just above max.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,813 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 12,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RV53 AXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Pink with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RV53 AXD, 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 RV53 AXD registered?

RV53 AXD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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