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RV53 AXR

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,241 mi
Last recorded72,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 AXR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

driver side door mirror casing missing

front brake and suspension components corroded

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2016 72,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

driver side door mirror casing missing

front brake and suspension components corroded

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2015 72,235 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

front wipers slightly deteriorated

nearside front bumper damage

offside door mirror casing damaged

offside rear lens damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 72,235 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

front wipers slightly deteriorated

nearside front bumper damage

offside door mirror casing damaged

offside rear lens damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 68,900 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 68,900 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 67,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,815 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 59,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 47,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,000 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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RV53 AXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?

RV53 AXR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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