MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))
Front to rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
O/S/R Wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))
Front to rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
O/S/R Wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
osr wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded on rear axle as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
osr wheel has slight buckle on inner edge.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault present on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
service brake performance only just met check rear brakes
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))
service brake performance only just met check rear brakes
emissions only just met
service brake requirements only just met
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Both rear shock absorber dust boots loose.
o/s headlight lense deteriorating.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear shock absorber dust boots loose.
Tread low on O/S/R tyre.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear shock absorber dust boots loose.
Nail in offside rear tyre
O/S/R tyre tread low.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut along nearside rear tyre tread but is not deep enough to reach the cords
nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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LY53 FDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LY53 FDN, 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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LY53 FDN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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