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FH52 YHL

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,797 mi
Last recorded67,797 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 YHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,797 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

oily residue lower gearbox

coolent leak (suspect from expansion tank)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,298 miles

damage to the offside front quarter panel

eml light on

nearside rear shock absorber deteriorating

offside rear shock absorber deteriorating

seepage on steering rack gaiter

Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to the offside front quarter panel

eml light on

nearside rear shock absorber deteriorating

offside rear shock absorber deteriorating

seepage on steering rack gaiter

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,883 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,306 miles

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

battery light staying on

bonnet catch faulty , require repair or replacement

engine fault light staying on

nsf mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,317 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 44,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,647 miles

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

ecm light on

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,705 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxilliary drive belt starting to fray

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,902 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn to 2mm tread on shoulder

wiper blades leaving streaks

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 YHL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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