MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Longitudinal pipes front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp lens-both sides (1.7.5a)
Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel has very slight bearing noise when rotated
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Longitudinal pipes front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp lens-both sides (1.7.5a)
Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel very slight bearing noise when rotated
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Longitudinal pipes front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lamp lens-both sides (1.7.5a)
Front exhaust flexi braiding deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel very slight bearing noise when rotated
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread @ 2mm plus age cracking (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering rack heatshield loose
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking BLEED NIPPLE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
EYE LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged
rear exhaust corroded
cat brackets not fully connected (still secure)
engine oily
exhaust silencer deteriorated (not excessive and no leaks)
front end slight accident damage (no sharp edges)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy (no play or roughness)
power steering rack damp (no visible leaks)
temporary repair to secure o/s headlamp (aim ok)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
cat brackets not fully connected (still secure)
engine oily
exhaust silencer deteriorated (not excessive and no leaks)
front end slight accident damage (no sharp edges)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy (no play or roughness)
power steering rack damp (no visible leaks)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both rear bump stops deteriorating
both rear coil springs corroding
exhaust front flexy pipe & rear box corroding
front brake discs slightly lipped / corroded
front wipers deteriorating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear bump stops deteriorating
both rear coil springs corroding
exhaust front flexy pipe & rear box corroding
front brake discs slightly lipped / corroded
front wipers deteriorating
nail in o/s/r tyre close to outer edge
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s headlight low (adjusted)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SJ03 MKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 SJ03 MKL, 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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SJ03 MKL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2003.
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