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HV52 BGU

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 BGU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 148,664 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 132,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,293 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 124,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,120 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 118,120 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 111,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lanp lenses deteriating

Fail 4 Jan 2014 111,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

c entre stop light not working

head lanp lenses deteriating

Pass 5 Jan 2013 103,889 miles

off side front tyre fouling hose

Fail 5 Jan 2013 103,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre fouling hose

Pass 14 Jan 2012 96,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 96,684 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 89,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,703 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,086 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,510 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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HV52 BGU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV52 BGU, 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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HV52 BGU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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