MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 GFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BN53 GFE, 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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BN53 GFE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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