MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to all under-floor components
corrosion to all underfloor components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper strut top bush slight movement
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slight play
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear tyres cracking with age
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
can not see brake pads
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
can not see brake pads
coolant low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
engine management lamp on
other steel brake pipes heavily greased preventing proper inspection
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion rear section
nsr bump stop split
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
TEMPORARY INTERIOR MIRROR FITTED.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE.
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/front tyre sidewall perishing.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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MK53 MXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 MK53 MXX, 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 MXX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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