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NL52 CNU

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,209 mi
Last recorded161,209 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 CNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 161,209 miles

Nearside Front 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 Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both headlight tarnished

Pass 7 Nov 2020 153,959 miles

Front nearside front and offside front...both headlights tarnished

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable neaside rear and offside rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,706 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank pipe ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 147,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak expansion tank pipe ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 146,129 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2018 146,129 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2017 144,442 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing on the inner sidewalls

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 137,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 125,504 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,475 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,665 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,232 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,232 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,147 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,145 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,458 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm left

o/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm left

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,311 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm left

o/s/f tyre low on tread 2mm left

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,907 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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NL52 CNU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NL52 CNU, 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 NL52 CNU registered?

NL52 CNU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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