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FX52 HLO

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 HLO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 144,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 131,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,039 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 119,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 110,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,859 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 99,859 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,796 miles

n/s rear tyre is perished

Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,796 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,111 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 80,111 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,405 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside needs repalcing soon

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,450 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,932 miles

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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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FX52 HLO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX52 HLO, 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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FX52 HLO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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