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ST03 LVY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,987 mi
Last recorded73,987 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 LVY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

subframe has a welded repair

Fail 3 Aug 2018 73,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 63,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,918 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,979 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,979 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,717 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,135 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 52,909 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,794 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,898 miles

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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ST03 LVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ST03 LVY, 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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What year was ST03 LVY registered?

ST03 LVY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is ST03 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 LVY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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