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ML52 NYY

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,596 mi
Last recorded64,596 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 NYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,596 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,581 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,708 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 46,402 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust corroded

slight leak on steering rack seal

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,476 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps poor image

both rear tyres cracked in tread

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 8 May 2012 42,931 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

power steering fluid on minimum

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 8 May 2012 42,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

power steering fluid on minimum

slight leak on power steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,180 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 18 May 2010 39,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 39,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,143 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,646 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 31,646 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 26,194 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 26,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 22,004 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 NYY is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYY, 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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ML52 NYY is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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