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RA53 STZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 STZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,298 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,225 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 92,225 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,873 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,275 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,009 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,705 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,622 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,084 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 22,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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RA53 STZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA53 STZ, 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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RA53 STZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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