MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded inner wing at join under wing cover (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer rear (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner and outer edges of tread cut in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front tyres 2mm
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AU03 UZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 AU03 UZA, 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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AU03 UZA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2003.
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