MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/f and rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlight beam images have no pattern. (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside front washer not working (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking nearside front brake pipe corroded so much its leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coolant bottle empty
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
various areas and components corroded underside
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
various areas and components corroded underside
oil leaks
various areas and components corroded underside
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leaks
various areas and components corroded underside
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre low on inner and outter edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
high level brake light n/w
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil level low!
high level brake light n/w
Nail in offside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK53 FWH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MK53 FWH, 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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MK53 FWH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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