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MA52 HFE

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 HFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 97,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 97,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,729 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 91,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,088 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded, not excessive

Rear Seat belts slow in retraction

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills / Arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded, not excessive

Rear Seat belts slow in retraction

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills / Arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,585 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,289 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 62,289 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,252 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,403 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,072 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,614 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,316 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 32,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,074 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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MA52 HFE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MA52 HFE, 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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MA52 HFE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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