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ML52 NSU

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,429 mi
Last recorded39,429 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 NSU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 39,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 36,094 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 36,094 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,605 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 31,354 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,562 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 28,562 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 26,183 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 26,183 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,732 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 23,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,363 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 21,407 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,537 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 16,296 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,292 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 15,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 12,824 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,441 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2005 9,282 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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ML52 NSU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML52 NSU, 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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What year was ML52 NSU registered?

ML52 NSU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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