MOT Status
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98,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity And Bumper Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity And Bumper Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly foggy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tyres wearing and perishing on sidewalls
front nearside tyre tread wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 HCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 AO53 HCN, 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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AO53 HCN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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