MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Driver side rear brake pipe corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower arm ball joint boots deteriated
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Water hose insecure and hanging down.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear seats folded with wood plate on top. Belts could not be checked!!
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Badly corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Driver side rear brake pipe corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower arm ball joint boots deteriated
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Water hose insecure and hanging down.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear seats folded with wood plate on top. Belts could not be checked!!
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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SM53 TBO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 SM53 TBO, 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 TBO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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