MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipes coated in grease
Fuel filler neck corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipes coated in grease
Coolant level below minimum
Fuel filler neck corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Coolant leak exspansion tank ()
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)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside non-obligatory mirror cannot be adjusted to provide a view to the rear
Nearside rear tyre slit in inner sidewall
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil spring corroded offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler pipes heavily corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside non-obligatory mirror cannot be adjusted to provide a view to the rear
Nearside rear tyre slit in inner sidewall
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil spring corroded offside front, nearside rear, offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler pipes heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osr wheel bearing slightly noisy
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osr wheel bearing slightly noisy
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper arm missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SO03 VWX 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 68.4%.
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 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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