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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Hand brake travel long
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Hand brake travel long
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Coolant leak ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine quite damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on chassis leg close to off side mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
hand brake lever travel slightly high
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Coolant leak ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine quite damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on chassis leg close to off side mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
hand brake lever travel slightly high
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm below 1.6mm in places on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear shocker bump stops broken and dust covers adrift
Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear shocker bump stops broken and dust covers adrift
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misted to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misted to excess (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edges
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
has light misting of oil around the steering rack
N/S/R seat has child seat fitted
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/R seat has child seat fitted
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre perished
rear silencer front hanger corroded and weak
rear silencer rear hanger corroded off but still adequately supported
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres tread getting low
rear exhaust mounting rusted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres tread getting low
rear exhaust mounting rusted
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear exhaust brackets corroded
wipers a little smeary
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
steering wheel cover worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both nearside tyres wearing on outer edges
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OV03 NFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OV03 NFR, 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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OV03 NFR is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2003.
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