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ST53 HVH

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,810 mi
Last recorded130,810 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 HVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,810 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 130,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 128,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 119,076 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to rear chaiss

Fail 6 Feb 2018 119,076 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to rear chaiss

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,015 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear beam axel bushes starting to split

both rear shocks damp

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,547 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both front brake flexi hose metal pipe section corroded

fuel filler pipes in to fuel tank corroded

nearside headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

oil leak from gearbox

rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside front incorrect size (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both front brake flexi hose metal pipe section corroded

fuel filler pipes in to fuel tank corroded

nearside headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

oil leak from gearbox

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,151 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,148 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,141 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion in brake pipe o.k at mot test

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,578 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,578 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,722 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,720 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,631 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)

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 HVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST53 HVH, 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 HVH is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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