MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body, axle and chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body, axle and chassis corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body, axle and chassis corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust backbox hanger broken, system still supported
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust backbox hanger broken, system still supported
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Front (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside door mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside door mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SL53 LCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 SL53 LCO, 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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SL53 LCO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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