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MT52 HWC

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,212 mi
Last recorded109,212 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 HWC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 109,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 95,898 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,816 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,816 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,231 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 87,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,053 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,102 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 53,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 44,015 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,393 miles

slight wear in s/rack rod inner joint.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,580 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 29,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,882 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,299 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,822 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,620 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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MT52 HWC is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 MT52 HWC, 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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MT52 HWC is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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