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HV52 BGX

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 BGX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 178,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 172,696 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os & ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 15 Jun 2018 172,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os & ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Jun 2017 166,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Jun 2017 166,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 158,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Jun 2016 158,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jun 2015 149,992 miles

bonnet safety catch difficult to operate

diesel smell under bonnet

nsf wheel trim missing

rear silencer bracket corroded but system supported

Fail 8 Jun 2015 149,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet safety catch difficult to operate

diesel smell under bonnet

nsf wheel trim missing

rear silencer bracket corroded but system supported

Pass 23 Apr 2014 143,547 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 143,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 131,201 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 117,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,768 miles

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside front and nearside rear door trims missing

offside rear light lens damaged

rear number plate fading

Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside front and nearside rear door trims missing

offside rear light lens damaged

rear number plate fading

Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,074 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 79,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,832 miles

off side outer washer jet inop

slightly damp around power assisted steering rack

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 BGX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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