MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Swing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn to excess (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn to excess (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre brake light not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DK53 FXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DK53 FXW, 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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DK53 FXW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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