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83,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi damaged
surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle including front and rear subframe, and chassis rails
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure metal bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi damaged
middle and rear exhaust heatshields insecure
surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle including front and rear subframe, and chassis rails
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock casing broken away also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dazzle incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased / corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock casing broken away also upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded / greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer causing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arms/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers in front screen (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise lower engine mounting slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing / inc upper bump stops broken away (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers in front screen (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise headlight lens Near fail (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise lower engine mounting slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing / inc upper bump stops broken away (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Advise engine mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise both fronts indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 2mm size 195/60 x15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise shock absorber casing broken away from bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction A and B Zones (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction A and B Zones (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front indicators starting to fade in colour
both front tyres at 3mm
brake pipes coated with grease
o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack also at 2mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
All steel brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pipes have very slight corrsion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pipes have very slight corrsion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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AV53 DVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 AV53 DVU, 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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AV53 DVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 October 2003.
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