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ST53 LPA

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,865 mi
Last recorded44,865 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 LPA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 44,865 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 44,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,086 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,028 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion sub/frame (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,938 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen slighty

Rear Body has slight corrosion front sub frame (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 22,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen slighty

Rear Body has slight corrosion front sub frame (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 22,896 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 20,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,478 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,422 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,677 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 7,677 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 5,610 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 LPA is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LPA, 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 LPA is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is ST53 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 LPA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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