MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse light not working
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside + Offside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse light not working
Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Reverse lamp not working
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant reservoir below minimum
Exhaust heatshield deteriorated and insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Reverse lamp not working
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Chassis showing signs of corrosion
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Reverse lamp not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Reverse lamp not working
reverse light not working.
various body panels damaged.
Rear axle bushes worn.
Rear metal brake pipes corroded.
headlight lenses in poor condition.
heavy surface corrosion in offside and nearside rear chassis legs.
number plates in poor condition.
Front tyres close to limit.
Rear axle bushes in poor condition.
corrosion starting at rear by axle mounts.
metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
number plates in poor condition.
reverse lights not working.
various body panels damaged/dented.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reverse Lights Not Working
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded.
reverse light not working.
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded.
reverse light not working.
Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on outer edge.
Offside Rear corrosion chassis area.
headlight lenses in poor condition.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre close to bald on outer edge.
Nearside door mirror glass broken.
Offside Rear corrosion chassis area.
exhaust heat shield adrift.
headlight lenses in poor condition.
Front brake over haul reqd soon.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake over haul reqd soon.
Rear shock absorber bump stops damaged.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge
child seats fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
child seats fitted.
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)
engine warning light on.
odd wear nsr tyre.
osr tyre close to limit.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interior mirror missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SO03 VWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SO03 VWT, 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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SO03 VWT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 August 2003.
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