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ST53 LVP

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,692 mi
Last recorded127,692 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 LVP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 127,692 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 127,692 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 126,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 119,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2019 119,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,935 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 106,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,258 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 89,459 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,459 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,114 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,223 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,681 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,301 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 14,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 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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What year was ST53 LVP registered?

ST53 LVP is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ST53 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 LVP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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