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RV53 OEE

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,881 mi
Last recorded71,881 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 70,582 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,371 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,261 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 64,261 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,452 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount bushes (6.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head light lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 56,452 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount bushes (6.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlights (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head light lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,717 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,992 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 20,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,256 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 OEE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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RV53 OEE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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