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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (front to rear), offside rear (front to rear) and both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers knocking (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secondary catch faulty (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside rear suspension knocking, cant identify source
Rear fog lamp not working possible water damage to cluster (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secondary catch faulty (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside rear suspension knocking, cant identify source
fuel filler pipes
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel filler pipes corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Front exhaust flexi pipe worn
Offside Front Oil leak inner driveshaft seal failed ()
Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Front exhaust flexi pipe worn
Offside Front Oil leak inner driveshaft seal failed ()
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak from gearbox(poss driveshaft seal)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak from gearbox(poss driveshaft seal)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP53 VZO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2004 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,349 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 AP53 VZO, 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 22 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AP53 VZO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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