MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust flexy worn and weak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides have scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small brake pipe hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust flexy worn and weak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small brake pipe hose to cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides have scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. pipes to wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both headlamps deteriorated. projected beam images poor
slight scratch damage to windscreen
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. pipes to wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
battery warning lamp on
both headlamps deteriorated. projected beam images poor
slight scratch damage to windscreen
Coolant leak possibly expansion tank ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both headlamps deteriorated. projected beam images poor
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear silencer outer skin corroding
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear silencer outer skin corroding
oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
both front wiper blades slightly split
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
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ST53 LVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LVP, 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 LVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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