MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,792 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
front tyres cracking
heat shield loose
suspension components corroded
underbody corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
suspension components corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material could not fully inspect metal brake pipes as covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material could not fully inspect metal brake pipes as covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack leaking from gaiter and pinion area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some some other components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some some other components
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump and rack (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump and rack (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nail in n/s/f tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in n/s/f tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise slight front brake imbalance 24%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
rear tyres outer edges slightly worn 2-3mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SD03 VZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 SD03 VZU, 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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SD03 VZU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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