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SP03 RMV

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,336 mi
Last recorded87,336 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 RMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 87,336 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back and chassis at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

general surface corrosion to most suspension components

Fail 18 Feb 2025 79,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back at axle mountning (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back and chassis at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end at axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

general surface corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,133 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 75,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank heat shields not fully secured

Pass 5 Mar 2022 71,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (mid sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,703 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (mid sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from corroded rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2021 68,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to wheel cylinders slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,625 miles

exhaust centre heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2019 62,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,958 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 58,958 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,522 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,895 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,210 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,764 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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SP03 RMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP03 RMV, 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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SP03 RMV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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