MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
emissions unstable
slight blue smoke from exhaust
Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking / perished
Engine management light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking / perished
Engine management light on
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake service
engine light is on
off side front tyre is low on the edges of tread
rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are loose .. operation not affected .
near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread and just legal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
brake service
engine light is on
off side front tyre is low on the edges of tread
rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are loose .. operation not affected .
near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread and just legal
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front discs poor
front pads getting low
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER COVERS LOOSE / NOT AFFECTING OPPERATION/
BRAKE SERVICE
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON ADVICE DIAGNOSTIC PLUG IN
FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH WITH LITTLE RESERVE
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON EDGES
SECONDARY LOCK ON BONNET IS STIFF TO OPERATE
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER COVERS LOOSE / NOT AFFECTING OPPERATION/
BRAKE SERVICE
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON ADVICE DIAGNOSTIC PLUG IN
FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH WITH LITTLE RESERVE
OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON EDGES
SECONDARY LOCK ON BONNET IS STIFF TO OPERATE
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)
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AX03 TNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AX03 TNJ, 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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AX03 TNJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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