MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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reverse lamp/s inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
reverse lamp/s inoperative
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
O/S/R Tyre perished.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
O/S/R Tyre perished.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area. (1.1.11 (c))
Both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.
Engine oil leaks.
O/S and N/S Front metal brake pipes corroded.
O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Reverse lamp inoperative.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
reverse lamp/s inoperative
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Lower engine mount worn
reverse lamp/s inoperative
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear service brake lower effort
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Lower engine mount worn
reverse lamp/s inoperative
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.
Evidence of fuel leak at fuel filler pipes. No leak found at time of test.
Front indicators pale.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Both outer CV gaiters deteriorated.
Evidence of fuel leak at fuel filler pipes. No leak found at time of test.
Exhaust blow at rear section area.
Exhaust system deteriorated.
Front indicators pale.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corroded , all others coated. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear silencer corroded .
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corroded , all others coated. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear silencer corroded .
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s lenses cloudy. (1.7.5a)
Rear metal fuel filler tubes starting to corrode.
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Rear tyres worn.
Both front tyres perished/split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
both front tyres at 3mm
offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
both front tyres at 3mm
offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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FG53 LNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 FG53 LNU, 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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FG53 LNU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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