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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking Pipe into tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions not tested No water (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED in halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Shocker, not seated correctly in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak Pipe blown off- incorrectly fitted (clip missing)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SX53 FTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 SX53 FTV, 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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SX53 FTV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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