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FH52 SKF

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

160,042 mi
Last recorded160,042 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 SKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 160,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens - Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens - Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 160,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens - Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty lens - Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 155,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror has damage

Offside Rear body damage

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

small chips in front screen

Fail 7 Aug 2023 155,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak leak from bottle ()

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

Nearside mirror has damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body damage

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

small chips in front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2022 150,580 miles

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

coolant leak engine area

some body damage

underbody suspension and chassis has surface rust

Fail 6 Sep 2022 150,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 382 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant leak engine area

some body damage

underbody suspension and chassis has surface rust

Fail 25 Aug 2022 150,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 144,493 miles

Body damage

Both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also clutch pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi worn/split (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underneath, also rear brake pipes showing corrosion

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

Low braking effort on rear axle (53% only just met its requirements

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2021 144,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted headlight lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body damage

Both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also clutch pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi worn/split (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underneath, also rear brake pipes showing corrosion

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

Low braking effort on rear axle (53% only just met its requirements

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,085 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 139,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,226 miles

Central rear stop not working

Front both front tyres inner edge of tyre tread wearing slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight coolant leak

Fail 5 Sep 2019 131,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central rear stop not working

Front both front tyres inner edge of tyre tread wearing slightly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,987 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges close to wear bars

headlight light lens deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,660 miles

HEADLIGHT IMAGE N/S AND O/S GETTING VAGUE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE CLEANING TREATMENT (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE CLEANING TREATMENT (1.7.5a)

alttenator drive belt fraying on outer edge

front discs wearing

n/s door trims missing

n/s mirror backing missing

service brake only just passed mot standards 50% min advise further check

underbody steering. and brake parts has surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,327 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

coolant level below minimum level

nearside front mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coolant level below minumum

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,657 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,508 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2011 55,687 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,966 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 43,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 338,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,897 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jun 2007 25,975 miles

unable to see brake pads †all tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,094 miles

(1) moved sticker in front screenout of wipers sweep

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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FH52 SKF is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FH52 SKF, 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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FH52 SKF is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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