MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts,front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts,front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front and O/S/F inner tie rod slight play
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front and O/S/F inner tie rod slight play
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 too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
park brake feels long
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
park brake feels long
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats - Adult belts not tested.
Front pads getting low.
Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats - Adult belts not tested.
Front pads getting low.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted.
Rear silencer heavily corroded.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted.
Rear silencer heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 LRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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