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HJ52 DZR

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,831 mi
Last recorded139,831 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 DZR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 139,831 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hiline disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axil beam on connection to rear hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 139,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hiline disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axil beam on connection to rear hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axil surface corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 124,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,039 miles

Front power steering rack bushes has slight movement

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

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 86,039 miles

Front power steering rack bushes has slight movement

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,754 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,445 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres worn on edges

both rear and nearside front tyres on 2mm

recommend front brake inspection

slight oil mist around steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres worn on edges

both rear and nearside front tyres on 2mm

recommend front brake inspection

slight oil mist around steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,760 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,740 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,788 miles

freeplay n/s ball end in the rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,555 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,555 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,772 miles

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

slight noise n/s/r wheelbearing

water stains around t/belt

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,375 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,461 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 15,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DZR is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HJ52 DZR, 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 DZR is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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