MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
rear heat shield loose
reverse light inoperative
slight blow from front section
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake cable insecure Both handbrake cables damaged+insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Brake performance not tested Due to the excess corrosion of metal brake pipes/likely to burst (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested Due to the condition of the exhaust system/major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim not tested Due to the condition of both front headlamps (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
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 at front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both headlight lenses deteriorated
n/s mirror glass missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
both headlight lenses deteriorated
n/s mirror glass missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine oil not showing on dipstick. Add 1.5 litres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H Outer edge tread worn to zero. Advise replacement ! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)
Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Holding water (1.3.2d)
Windscreen wiper blades worn.
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower mounting gearbox bush starting to deteriorate (6.1.D.1a)
Engine oil not showing on dipstick. Add 1.5 litres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H Outer edge tread worn to zero. Advise replacement ! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 R15 88H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working Replaced bulb (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)
Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Holding water (1.3.2d)
Windscreen wiper blades worn.
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower mounting gearbox bush starting to deteriorate (6.1.D.1a)
Front Wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chipped (8.3.1d)
Pre checks - No oil on Dipstick - Add 1.5 litres to minimum
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Area to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Area to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lamp unit full of water. Bulb submerged (1.3.2d)
Front Wiper blades worn
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/shroud deteriorated
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chipped (8.3.1d)
Pre checks - No oil on Dipstick - Add 1.5 litres to minimum
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir empty. Add tap water only (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all vehicle tyrevalves slightly miss aligned
o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all vehicle tyrevalves slightly miss aligned
o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine overheating
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
lambda sensor faulty
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MM03 ZVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 MM03 ZVU, 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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MM03 ZVU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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