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ST53 LUZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 LUZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 55,740 miles

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

EML on

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and badly age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and badly age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear axle mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 55,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Test abandoned to to excessively over limits and fumes (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp not working All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

EML on

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and badly age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and badly age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear axle mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 50,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking above rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,735 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,998 miles

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

Nearside Front brake ferrules corrosion osf nsf

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

exhaust system corrosion

fuel filler pipes corossion

slight underbody corrosion

speedo fault

Fail 20 Aug 2018 45,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake ferrules corrosion osf nsf

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

exhaust system corrosion

fuel filler pipes corossion

slight underbody corrosion

speedo fault

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,699 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,138 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,866 miles

rear tyres slight perished on inside tread

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,808 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,394 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,854 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,128 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,805 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 LUZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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The MOT history for ST53 LUZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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