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ST53 BEY

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BEY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 131,053 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,653 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 127,439 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 115,671 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

corrosion present on floor and chassis

rear doors do not open from inside the car

Pass 31 Dec 2012 105,317 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 105,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,575 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,901 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 88,709 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear section exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,502 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm 195/6015

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,923 miles

slight cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2006 43,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,905 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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ST53 BEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST53 BEY, 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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ST53 BEY is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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