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ExpiredMileage
92,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front drive shaft bearing noisy
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
coolant leak
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush insecure (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking @ steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front drive shaft bearing noisy
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
coolant leak
gearbox oil leak
Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust system insecure hangers rotten away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front driveshaft bearing noisy
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Inner drive shaft bearing slightly noisy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
oil leak at gearbox
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak at gearbox
both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly cracked and perished and cracking inbetween treads
exhaust back box outer skin corroded and partially insecure
exhaust front pipe sheath insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly cracked and perished and cracking inbetween treads
exhaust back box outer skin corroded and partially insecure
exhaust front pipe sheath insecure
exhaust heatshield above middle section insecure
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front tyres near limit
nail in o/s/r tyre
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OV53 LFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 OV53 LFW, 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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OV53 LFW is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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