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BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT TYRES PERISHING & CRACKING IN TREAD AREA.(195-60X15H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVILY RUSTED NEXT TO NSR & OSR SUSPENSION FIXING POINT,REPAIR A.S.A.P. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.1.2 (h))
BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT TYRES PERISHING & CRACKING IN TREAD AREA.(195-60X15H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVILY RUSTED NEXT TO NSR & OSR SUSPENSION FIXING POINT,REPAIR A.S.A.P. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE SO COULDN'T INPECT PROPERLY. (1.1.11 (c))
Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD CLOSE TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHING. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE PERISHING & CRACKING IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy SUSPECT WHEEL BEARING NOISE,NO PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING ,ADVISE LEAVE & LET IT DEVELOP. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR REAR AXLE FIXING POINTS CORRODED THROUGH,ADVISE WELD UP A.S.A.P. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside the wheel arch from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise asap (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise asap (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO FRONT FLEXI HOSES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))
Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING. (0.1 (b))
AUXILIARY BELT NOISY
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN OUT ON EDGES,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AUXILIARY BELT NOISY
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN OUT ON EDGES,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))
BOTH HEAD LIGHTS DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.
Front FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ,LOCATED UNDER WHEEL ARCH. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE.(195-60X15V) (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING. (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HOLED. (6.1.2 (a))
BOTH HEAD LIGHTS DETERIORATING & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.
Front FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ,LOCATED UNDER WHEEL ARCH. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE.(195-60X15V) (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING. (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both rear bump stops split away
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear bump stops perished (5.3.2 (b))
different size tyres fitted front to back
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear bump stops perished (5.3.2 (b))
different size tyres fitted front to back
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears low (4.1.E.1)
both rear bump stops perished and broken
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bump stops perished and broken (2.7.4)
hi level brake pipe rusting
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bump stops perished and broken (2.7.4)
hi level brake pipe rusting
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear bump stops perished and protective casing is inoperative (2.7.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear bump stops perished and protective casing is inoperative (2.7.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear wheel bearing noisey
osf tyre deteriorated
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel bearing noisey
osf tyre deteriorated
osr tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen scratched not affecting drivers view
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
osr tyre deteriorated
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 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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SM53 APV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 SM53 APV, 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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SM53 APV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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