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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer wear 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
eml light illuminated
exhaust flex joint starting to deteriorate
front grill slightly insecure
negative battery terminal slightly loose
reverse lamp inoperative
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer wear 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
eml light illuminated
exhaust flex joint starting to deteriorate
front grill slightly insecure
negative battery terminal slightly loose
reverse lamp inoperative
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Within wheel well (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre - 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Within wheel well (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light no working
corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
front grill loose
oil leak
rear axle beam bushes perishing
rear bump stops perished
slight buckle rear wheels
slight exhaust blow center pipe
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended doesnt pull out (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
front grill loose
oil leak
rear axle beam bushes perishing
rear bump stops perished
slight buckle rear wheels
slight exhaust blow center pipe
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
engine damp
offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot perishing
rear bump stops worn
rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating
reverse lights not working
slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt previously sealed (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and excess play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and excess play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine damp
offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot perishing
rear bump stops worn
rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating
reverse lights not working
slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
dampness around engine and gearbox
drivers window inoperative
reverse light not working
slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount broke (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
dampness around engine and gearbox
drivers window inoperative
reverse light not working
slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front brake hose
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leak on back of engine
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leak on back of engine
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure gone out of shape & flat spotted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
both front tyres worn and very close to limits.
front discs very worn and front pads on or very close to minimum thickness.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside of steering rack damp
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside of steering rack damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
power steering rack damp
rear exhaust deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Movement in rear gearbox mount.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tested in wet conditions.
rear bumpstops deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
door trims missing
o/s wiper blade worn
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
door trims missing
o/s wiper blade worn
sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
sill covers fitted
screen stone chipped
sill covers fitted
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FA03 NYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FA03 NYU, 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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FA03 NYU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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