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RY03 VRP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 VRP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 94,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,028 miles

Both front steel brake pipes have corrosion, not considered excessive

No rear wheel lock on RBT, rear brake effort is reduced

o/s/f flexi brake hose is missing a securing clip, no visible sign of chaffing to hose ... advise replace clip asap

Pass 22 May 2018 83,095 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 81,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 80,244 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 78,510 miles

Both Rear bump stops are slightly deteriatored

Fail 26 May 2015 78,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Rear bump stops are slightly deteriatored

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 May 2014 76,765 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight noise at nearside front(wheel bearing possibly)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,765 miles

slight noise at nearside front(wheel bearing possibly)

Pass 29 May 2013 74,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 70,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 65,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,007 miles

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

parking brake only just met the required park brake efficiency. 16%

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,944 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,944 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,898 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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RY03 VRP 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 77.3%.

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 RY03 VRP, 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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RY03 VRP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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