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FX52 HZJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 HZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,731 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Rear brake application slightly uneven

poor headlamp beam images

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,142 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked between treads

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked between treads

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,142 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked between treads

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked between treads

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,195 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front driveshaft seal leaking

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirror secured with tape

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,496 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,465 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,117 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 58,322 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,322 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,305 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,230 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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FX52 HZJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HZJ, 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 FX52 HZJ registered?

FX52 HZJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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