MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both fronts and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
centre brake light not working
revs lights not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both fronts and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
centre brake light not working
revs lights not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in places (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in places (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15/88H (5.2.3 (e))
offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated
offside front tyre cracking
offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
oil level low
rear exhaust has a minor leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
advise condition of both head lamp lenses
advise corrosion to nearside front brake pipe
advise front brake discs scored
advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes advise clean and treat.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise cut in offside front tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise nail in near side front tyre inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise child seat security
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 FKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FKM, 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 FKM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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