MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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play in both front anti roll bar drop links
rear exhaust mount worn
Brake performance not tested risk of pipes failure (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule poor all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam bushes worn
exhaust corroded/rear hanger broken
underside components heavily corroded
Brake performance not tested risk of pipes failure (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule poor all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle beam bushes worn
exhaust corroded/rear hanger broken
underside components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
headlamp lenses faded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat nearside rear
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 UHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO53 UHA, 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 UHA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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