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RV53 OCO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 OCO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 136,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported temporary repair not to MOT standard (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,689 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,687 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2015 122,009 miles

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

Slight transmission oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 116,496 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Jul 2014 116,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,901 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,603 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,133 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn low.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,671 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2008 60,945 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,271 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,271 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,944 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 OCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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