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RV53 KWU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,265 mi
Last recorded111,265 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 KWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,265 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 111,265 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb fitment? (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,915 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 61,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,393 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,567 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front brake pads worn slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,336 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)

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing slightly

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

steering rack damp

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 14 Sep 2009 30,943 miles

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

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

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

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

steering rack damp

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,943 miles

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

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

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

steering rack damp

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,979 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 KWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV53 KWU, 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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RV53 KWU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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