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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Engine check lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route to flexy brake hose, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route from flexy hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear, advise replace soon (0.1 (b))
Service brake response lower than expected nearside and offside rear
Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Engine check lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route to flexy brake hose, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route from flexy hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear, advise replace soon (0.1 (b))
Service brake response lower than expected nearside and offside rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone a and slight scratches on outside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates deteriorated, advise replace (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside and offside lenses excessively opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bad connection at headlamp connector plug (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone a and slight scratches on outside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates deteriorated, advise replace (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measured at 2.1mm (195/60 R15) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight power steering fluid leak coming from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pinhole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measured at 2.2mm (195/60 R15) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and faded (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several marks across hole of windscreen, chip to offside and nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measured at 2.1mm (195/60 R15) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight power steering fluid leak coming from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pinhole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measured at 2.2mm (195/60 R15) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and faded (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several marks across hole of windscreen, chip to offside and nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand brake travel
Both front wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both h/lamp patterns poor,but visible,due to tarnished lenses,req att soon
nsr tyre edges worn,s/wall scuffed & nailed in outer edge
rear service brake efficency low,not locking,both side
slight leak rack pinion area
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ns wiper split on ends
nsf inner disc pad looks low
nsf wheel rim hit/distorted
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both h/lamp beams poor.(do not dazzle)sujjest correct bulbs.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FL03 ZGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 FL03 ZGM, 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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FL03 ZGM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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