MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
both headlamp lenses deteriorating and starting to diffuse patterns
both outer sills corroded and getting thin
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Rubbers, deteriorated, splitting etc
General underside corrosion (slight) in and around prescribed areas
Headlight plastic units outers are fading
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not clipped where it should be clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake effort only just within its requirements 16%
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both front and rear heat shields missing
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged catching on back of spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake cable insecure Both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to the brakehose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Rubbers, deteriorated, splitting etc
General underside corrosion (slight) in and around prescribed areas
Headlight plastic units outers are fading
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported not clipped where it should be clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on its fixing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both front and rear heat shields missing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on mount (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure park brake cable (1.1.15 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
signs of corrosion nearside and offside inner sills
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (3.7.B.5b)
signs of corrosion nearside and offside inner sills
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
p/steering pipe loose ./ but secure./ both front tyres 1.6mm on edges./ corroson on friction surface front inner brake discs./ slight binding o/s/r brake ./o/s/f arb drop link./ rubbers perished./
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ST52 EKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 ST52 EKO, 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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ST52 EKO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2003.
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