MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
front brake pads only visually checked
"TICKING" NOISE ON ENGINE
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING
FRONT TO REAR & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE
"TICKING" NOISE ON ENGINE
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING
FRONT TO REAR & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE/DETERIORATE
Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a))
"TICKING " NOISE ON ENGINE - ADVISE ATTENTION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING & HAVE NO DAMPING EFFECT (2.7.3)
"TICKING " NOISE ON ENGINE - ADVISE ATTENTION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO53 WLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VO53 WLX, 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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VO53 WLX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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