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MT52 HWJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,635 mi
Last recorded131,635 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,635 miles

surface corrosion to nearside front outer brake pipe

Fail 15 Dec 2016 131,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded behind plastic cover (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

small cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,592 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe rear section

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,381 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2010 110,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,972 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 85,058 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 73,950 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 73,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,498 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 HWJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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