MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,791 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside - tracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside - tracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
parking brake lever covers damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre getting down 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre getting down 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear tyres cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake hoses have corrosion at ferrules
Offside Front brake hos has corrosion at ferrules
Rear tyres cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front brake hoses have corrosion at ferrules
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front brake hos has corrosion at ferrules
Rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front headlight lenses discoloured
wiper blades in poor condition
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front advise closer inspection of front brake pads
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front advise closer inspection of front brake pads
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front wiper blades in poor condition
Front windscreen washer switch hard to press
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front windscreen washer switch hard to press
Front tyres slightly cracking in tread
Front windscreen washer switch hard to press
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)
Slight injector blow
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
slight play in steering rack mountings
wet day
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE53 FYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 DE53 FYX, 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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DE53 FYX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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