MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer deteriorating
spare wheel well corroded through
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded backplate (3.6.B.2c)
centre & rear sections of exhaust deteriorated & starting to blow
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded backplate (3.6.B.2c)
centre & rear sections of exhaust deteriorated & starting to blow
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
both front inner wing brake pipes corroded
nearside front inner rim slightly damaged
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
nearside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit.
offside front tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge.
offside rear back plate brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back plate brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
both front inner wing brake pipes corroded
nearside front inner rim slightly damaged
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
nearside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit.
offside front tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge.
offside rear back plate brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases
rear gearbox stay bar mounting worn.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front tyre small cut in outer sidewall
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear shock absorbers slightly deteriorated.
nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.
nearside front tyre worn on edges (raised tread pattern)
offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.
rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear shock absorbers slightly deteriorated.
nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.
nearside front tyre worn on edges (raised tread pattern)
offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.
rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.
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)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
nearside rear tyre tread wearing low and perished.
power steering belt perishing.
slight defect in offside front tyre outer sidewall.
suspect injector seal starting to fail (chuffing)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn on edges (raised tread)
slight buldge in offside front tyre outer sidewall.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn on edges (raised tread)
slight buldge in offside front tyre outer sidewall.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
centre stop light inoperative.
nearside front tyre tread worn to limit.
offside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded.
offside front tyre tread wearing low.
rear exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 LXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF53 LXA, 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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EF53 LXA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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