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HT52 DMU

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,023 mi
Last recorded134,023 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 DMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,023 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

EML light on

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet doesnt open

Fail 6 Oct 2025 134,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

EML light on

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet doesnt open

Pass 16 Oct 2024 133,466 miles

Bonnet lever is damaged

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear beam axle heavily corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 130,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 128,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 124,941 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 121,447 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 121,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 115,640 miles

coolant leak

headlamps faded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 115,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

headlamps faded

Pass 28 Aug 2017 107,527 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gear box oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 / 60 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 / 60 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 / 60 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,796 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check rear seat seat at time of test

Offside Front Steering gaiter damp (oil)

Offside Front Wear to tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2015 96,796 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check rear seat seat at time of test

Offside Front Steering gaiter damp (oil)

Offside Front Wear to tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly out of shape to outer edges

cracks to front registration plate

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,219 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check rear seat belts at the time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,629 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat unable to check rear seat belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,586 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to n/s/f-n/s/r seats unable to cheak belts

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

baffle noise to rear box

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,080 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,967 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,611 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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HT52 DMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT52 DMU, 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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HT52 DMU is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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