MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/S/R Bumpstop Deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished Outer Sidewall and Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Partly Greased Some Areas Show Light Surface Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides Heavily Weathered (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/S/R Bumpstop Deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished Outer Sidewall and Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Partly Greased Some Areas Show Light Surface Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak on gearbox
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre cracked in the tread grooves
Offside Front tyre cracked on the walls
both front brake house are corroded at the joints
both front tyres getting close to tread wear indicator
brake pipes are slightly corroded
engine light on
slight gas leak from exhaust back box
slight water leak from rad cap
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive due to a miss fire (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive due to a miss fire (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre cracked in the tread grooves
Offside Front tyre cracked on the walls
both front brake house are corroded at the joints
both front tyres getting close to tread wear indicator
brake pipes are slightly corroded
engine light on
slight gas leak from exhaust back box
slight water leak from rad cap
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Screenwash switch intermittant
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
damage to rear bumper and n s rear door
damage to wheel trims.
exhaust corroded.
slight lip on front brake discs
damage to rear bumper and n s rear door
damage to wheel trims.
exhaust corroded.
slight lip on front brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
wipers slightly smearing. exhaust system corroded.
battery indicator showing low charge level
n/s wiper blade deteriorating
rear brakes squeal upon application
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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FL53 BZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 FL53 BZW, 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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FL53 BZW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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