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RV53 OYY

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,474 mi
Last recorded103,474 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,474 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,464 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,363 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers slight smearing.

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

o/s front tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 99,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated.

both front wipers slight smearing.

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 27 May 2011 927,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight scuffing to n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Fail 27 May 2011 92,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight scuffing to n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,461 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres getting low tread and edges getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2009 76,498 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,799 miles

dampness around power steering rack

monkey removed for test

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,799 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

dampness around power steering rack

monkey removed for test

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,434 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 OYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

RV53 OYY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is RV53 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 OYY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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