MOT Status
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128,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
both headlamp images poor
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))
both headlamp images poor
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear axle corroded
engine cover/under covers fitted
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
engine cover/under covers fitted
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine cover/under covers fitted
handbrake travel
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
handbrake travel
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Plastic trim damaged for window frame (N/S/R).
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Tyres both front have inner edge worn excessively.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Plastic trim damaged for window frame (N/S/R).
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Tyres both front have inner edge worn excessively.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
excess travel on handbrake lever
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiperblades worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brakes unbalanced
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DE03 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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