MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front struts (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tires very badly cracked - tire size = 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside diff seal has slight seepage
hand brake cables slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside diff seal leaking slightly
parking brake cables slightly corroded
diff seal leaking slightly
nearside front tyre damaged by broken spring but cords/ply not exposed
offside diff seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre damaged by broken spring but cords/ply not exposed
offside diff seal leaking slightly
offside diff seal leaking slightly
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside diff seal leaking slightly
o/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking
High level brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
High level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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SP53 LGD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SP53 LGD, 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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SP53 LGD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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