MOT Status
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151,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Level low & leak from reservoir ()
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (Offside Borderline) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Borderline. (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses deteriorated & affecting beam pattern on Offside. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Level low & leak from reservoir ()
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (Offside Borderline) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Borderline. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/S/F + O/S/F Beam Patterns Weak
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R + O/S/R Inner Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil Spring Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/S/F + O/S/F Beam Patterns Weak
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R + O/S/R Inner Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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MW53 YJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MW53 YJO, 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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MW53 YJO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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