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FG52 XHJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,153 mi
Last recorded125,153 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 125,153 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 125,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 119,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,223 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lambda emissions only just passed test

Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,242 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,242 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,059 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,227 miles

wipers

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,211 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,201 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn to approx 2mm

advise n/s/r tyre worn on edges/perishing and cracking

advise o/s/f tyre worn to approx 3mm tread depth

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise n/s/f tyre worn to approx 2mm

advise n/s/r tyre worn on edges/perishing and cracking

advise o/s/f tyre worn to approx 3mm tread depth

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise all 4 tyres worn to approx 3mm tread depth

advise engine noise/ticking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,484 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,484 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,428 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,617 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 41,430 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,430 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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FG52 XHJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,967 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 FG52 XHJ, 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 24 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG52 XHJ registered?

FG52 XHJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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