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RV53 LCK

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

71,029 mi
Last recorded71,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 71,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2026 71,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2025 69,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2024 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,813 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,813 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,873 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,883 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 51,883 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))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,410 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished /age cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 44,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

os rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,329 miles

os rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,471 miles

os rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,092 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,012 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,291 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 21,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,575 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,959 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 LCK is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LCK, 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 LCK registered?

RV53 LCK is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RV53 LCK safe to buy?

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