MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side and central (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front mirror cashing missing
Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Rear bumper minor damage
OSF body damage wing
OSF headlamp slightly loose/detached
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear bumper slightly cracked
compartment flap stays open inside vehicle
door outer trim OSR broken
wipers slightly smearing
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake cylinder (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
compartment access flap will not stay closed on the dashboard
Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine fault light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine fault light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center front to rear to be replaced (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to be replaced (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre worn.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside rear tyre worn.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 EOL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 BJ53 EOL, 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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BJ53 EOL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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