MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,061 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s & n/s front hubs corroded
rear suspension components corroded
underbody corrosion evident
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
o/s & n/s front hubs corroded
rear suspension components corroded
underbody corrosion evident
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both front hub/steering knuckles are heavily corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Underside of vehicle has corrosion evident to the chassis and suspension components.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front hub/steering knuckles are heavily corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Underside of vehicle has corrosion evident to the chassis and suspension components.
EML on.
Nearside mirror damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower engine stay bar is worn.
treads on tyres are worn on treads that aren't cut as deep as those with wear bars
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
EML on.
Nearside mirror damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower engine stay bar is worn.
treads on tyres are worn on treads that aren't cut as deep as those with wear bars
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine light on
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine light on
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
engine management light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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SP53 PLN is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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