MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rears' (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes, Various Spots (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shields loose
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above Subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Drum (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes, Various Spots (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust heat shields loose
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above Subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded #both sides of joiner# (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside front upper suspension nut slightly corroded
rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.56 (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.55 (7.3.D.4)
Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
engine management lamp on
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
engine management lamp on
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
EML on
beam images weak
EML on
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
beam images weak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside rear tyre has damage to outter wall punture run flat
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise nearside rear tyre has damage to outter wall punture run flat
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LN53 RKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 LN53 RKO, 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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LN53 RKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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