MOT Status
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142,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommend attention (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
child seats fitted to rear
front brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear, front to rear metal brake pipes corroded, need attention soon
rear exhaust silencer leaking slightly
rear tyres worn low
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil causing noise (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil causing noise (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
headlight lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust silencer corroded
rear exhaust heavily corroded in places,
dampness around steering rack
rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB53 KTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SB53 KTF, 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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SB53 KTF is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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