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RV53 WVF

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,132 mi
Last recorded40,132 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 WVF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,132 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 40,132 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 35,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 35,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 32,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 29,189 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 29,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 24,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,897 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 17,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Nov 2013 13,484 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 13,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,429 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 11,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,651 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 8,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 6,860 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 5,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,162 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 3,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 2,716 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 WVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

RV53 WVF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is RV53 WVF safe to buy?

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