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HJ52 CAA

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,159 mi
Last recorded112,159 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 CAA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 112,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,274 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,858 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread area

Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,956 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre starting to perish in tread area

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,139 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement. Both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,311 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake imbalance on limit requires attention soon

Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,470 miles

all four suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,738 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shocker shroud adrift

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp beam patterns very defused requires attention soon

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,329 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,066 miles

both headlamp beam patterns defused requires attention soon

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,450 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,418 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,416 miles

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

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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HJ52 CAA is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ52 CAA, 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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HJ52 CAA is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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