MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
coolant level low
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside drive shaft center bearing worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured
offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside drive shaft center bearing worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured
offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside drive shaft centre bearing worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside drive shaft centre bearing worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured
power steering pipe insecure due to arch liner missing.very close to hitting drive shaft and crank pulley
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside drive shaft center bearing slightly worn
offside and nearside front headlight beam patterns poor
offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured
offside front and rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to caliper (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing
Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
engine management light on
offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges
offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor
offside front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to caliper (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing
Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
engine management light on
offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges
offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor
offside front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside headlight beam pattern poor
Nearside wiper blade split and smearing windscreen
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
offside front and rear brake pipes corroded
secondary bonnet catch deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread.195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside headlight beam pattern poor
Nearside wiper blade split and smearing windscreen
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
offside front and rear brake pipes corroded
secondary bonnet catch deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
EXHAUST RUSTY
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS
SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ON LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 LGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 BF53 LGU, 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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BF53 LGU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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