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ST53 JFA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,893 mi
Last recorded117,893 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 JFA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,893 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,607 miles

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

diesel fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,607 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

diesel fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,898 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,967 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,288 miles

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

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

injector fire rings leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,397 miles

no plate light dim

tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,157 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 49,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,272 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 JFA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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