MOT Status
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103,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 new bulbs fitted (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades changed (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine management 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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine management light on
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear wheel bearing noisey on rotation
rear number plate delaminating but still legible
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
high level stop lamp not working
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear 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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DE03 OTH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 DE03 OTH, 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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DE03 OTH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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