MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded over, weak beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower engine stabiliser mounting bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner sills corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded over, weak beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower engine stabiliser mounting bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner sills corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank filler pipes ()
Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable rack end appears slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced possibly incorrectly fitted bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank filler pipes ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable rack end appears slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All tyres worn and cracking/perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, both either side of tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Headlight lenses deteriorated, but light output not greatly reduced
Oil leak ()
All tyres worn and cracking/perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, both either side of tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Headlight lenses deteriorated, but light output not greatly reduced
Oil leak ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure friction material detached from back plate (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
slight oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exh corroded rear
exh corroded rear
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SA53 OUB is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 SA53 OUB, 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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SA53 OUB is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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