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ST53 HWX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

189,112 mi
Last recorded189,112 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 189,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 184,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 184,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 181,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 181,938 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine front exhaust flexi pipe covered in oil. risk of catching fire( light white smoke) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant below min

Front induction pipes all perished leaking oil seal with sealant plus intake pipes

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is 13 years old (dot 0911)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded metal de-lamination rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not fully secured/fixed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective lightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is 13 years old (dot 4211)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded metal de-lamination rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is 24 years old (dot 2100)

Pass 15 Feb 2023 181,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively frame work (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 181,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. n\s one. (two run together) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively frame work (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 179,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 177,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 176,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 175,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

head lights have just got a beam pattern will need new head lights next year

Fail 18 Feb 2020 175,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 172,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 167,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 167,535 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 161,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 153,711 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 153,711 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 144,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 138,866 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 135,023 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside windscreen wiper split.

Fail 16 May 2013 135,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside windscreen wiper split.

Pass 8 May 2012 131,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads not visable through wheels

Pass 10 May 2011 123,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 118,633 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 118,633 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,685 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,824 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 HWX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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