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HW52 DFE

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,472 mi
Last recorded104,472 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 DFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,043 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 100,042 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,005 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,270 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,696 miles

some noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,716 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,920 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,264 miles

bothrear shock absorber dust covers adrift

front number plate in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre & wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,363 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,624 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,011 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 30,011 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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HW52 DFE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HW52 DFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW52 DFE registered?

HW52 DFE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is HW52 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 DFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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