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ST53 EOA

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 EOA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel sticking slightly

fuel feed pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering rack damp

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,487 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

dash sometimes flashes eac fail

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,740 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 89,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,651 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 74,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,089 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished recommend replacement

Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,642 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 69,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,237 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,076 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,392 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 34,794 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 EOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EOA, 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 ST53 EOA registered?

ST53 EOA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for ST53 EOA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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