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ST53 FNV

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FNV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,584 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 80,584 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,533 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,938 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,519 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,664 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 16,770 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,770 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,421 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 FNV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ST53 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST53 FNV registered?

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

Is ST53 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 FNV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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