MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front bumper slighly damaged
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front bumper slighly damaged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Central stop light not working
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre two.one in far outer edge ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front flat on arrival
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced defused beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced defused beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front flat on arrival
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear shock absorbers dust/dirt covers adrift
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 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust box rusty
rear shock absorber top dust covers droped
both rear shock top plastic covers droped
rear exhaust box very rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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EO53 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EO53 MTJ, 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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EO53 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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