MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexley (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine covers + under tray fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear both shock shrouds broken
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear both shock shrouds broken
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
parking brake lever shows travel.
various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.
parking brake lever shows travel.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off and near side front metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off and near side front metal brake pipes show corrosion/pitting.
off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.
nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn to 3mm.
offside front metal brake pipe corroded.
offside rear tyre perished and cracked.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
parking brake lever shows travel.
rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.
off side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.
parking brake lever shows travel.
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)
offside front metal brake pipe corroded.
offside front tyre deep split in tread.
offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished.
rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.
Coolant leak
extensive parking brake lever travel.
off side front metal brake pipe and off side front flexi-brake hose show fluid contamination.
power assisted steering rack shows fliuid contamination.
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SH53 FXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 SH53 FXV, 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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SH53 FXV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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