MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested Due to axle conditions (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one at flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one at flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle fractured *dangerous and should not be driven * (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has cut on it
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Sills very soft and vehicle heavily corroded underneath on suspension and exhaust and fuel lines etc
Corrosion underneath in various places
Fuel filler pipes damp,corroded
Rear shocks corroded
Slight knock at offside rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside rear (3.7.B.5b)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion underneath in various places
Fuel filler pipes damp,corroded
Heatshield loose
Offside front inner pad looks low
Rear shocks corroded
Slight knock at offside rear
FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
General corrosion underneath in line with age of vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front discs slightly worn
Horn slightly grating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brakes imbalance
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towball not fitted at time of test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towball not fitted at time of test
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
towbar ball missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
leak at rear exhaust box joint
n/s/f tyre on 2.00mm tread depth
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f tyre on 2.00mm tread depth
towbar ball missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
noted..... the metal brake pipes at the front and rear are slightly corroded.
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY53 OOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SY53 OOD, 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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SY53 OOD is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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