MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Rear no reverse lights
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Lower slight play in engine mount
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear center section (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
headlamps slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre is on 1,6mm tyre is wearing in centre off tread
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre is on 1,6mm tyre is wearing in centre off tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
o/s/f tyre worn uneven on outer edges[195/60-15]
bonnet difficult to open
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder
n/s/r shocker shroud detached
rear n/s tyre getting close to the limit
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres are wearing onouter edge
front brake discs are slightly lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake discs are lipped
offside rear tyre is getting low and is perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN03 OWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BN03 OWJ, 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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BN03 OWJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2003.
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