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HT53 MUC

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,083 mi
Last recorded50,083 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 MUC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,083 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 50,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 49,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,824 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 48,824 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

both sides front headlamps opaque

Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,883 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 45,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,946 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 44,155 miles

Offside Front head lamp going opaque and poor beam image

Offside Rear handbrake slow in operation

Rear number plate delaminated

both sides front indicators fading and going white

Pass 7 Dec 2018 42,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,548 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,779 miles

o.s. lower radiator mount missing.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,227 miles

o.s. lower radiator mount missing.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,277 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o.s. lower radiator mount missing.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,310 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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HT53 MUC 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 87%.

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 HT53 MUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT53 MUC registered?

HT53 MUC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HT53 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 MUC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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