MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Axle fractured 3 areas (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))
both front brake flexy hoses insecure
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light deteriorated no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine compartment (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak
nearside wiper rubber torn
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak
coolant level low
nearside wiper rubber torn
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Noise from drive belt area
Reverse light inop
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN
HAZE EFFECT SHOWING INSIDE FRONT HEADLAMPS
N/S AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
N/S AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES AT WHEEL CYLINDERS SHOWING CORROSION
N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES TO FLEX HOSES SHOWING CORROSION
dampness at offside of steering rack
nearside front brake pipe corroded/pitted slightly
offside front brake pipe corroded/pitted slightly
BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM AT EDGES
O/S/F DOOR STOP/CHECK LOOSE
OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM AT EDGES
O/S/F DOOR STOP/CHECK LOOSE
OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX
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SM03 VNS is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 SM03 VNS, 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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SM03 VNS is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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