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ST53 JFG

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,909 miles

CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

STRUTS MISSING FROM BOOT LID

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CORRODED THIN,

Fail 5 Oct 2016 114,909 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure CLIP MISSING FROM DRIVE SHAFT, WHERE CV JOINT FITS ON TO (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

STRUTS MISSING FROM BOOT LID

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CORRODED THIN,

Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,117 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,931 miles

front wipers torn at ends

fuel tank filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Sep 2013 103,740 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,904 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,904 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,173 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,730 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 JFG is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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