MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m
Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Front tyre tread getting low 3m
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Rear tyre tread getting low 3m
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake hose not adequately secured
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake hose not adequately secured
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides plastic sleaves (2.7.2a)
coolant leak
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
rear exuast anchore weld broken
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
rear exuast anchore weld broken
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s front side light dull
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Engine) illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DX53 KFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DX53 KFC, 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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DX53 KFC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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