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NL52 KZX

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,619 mi
Last recorded93,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 KZX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 May 2025 93,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 87,057 miles

brakes inspection needed

emissions fluctuating when engine is placed under load

front and rear brakes pipes showing corrosion

rear damper dust covers insecure / damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2024 86,999 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brakes discs x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see print (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brakes inspection needed

front and rear brakes pipes showing corrosion

rear damper dust covers insecure / damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2023 79,832 miles

brakes discs and pads worn / inner face

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

off side front and off side rear brakes pipes showing corrosion

off side front shock absorber under bonnet lock nut corroded to excess

oil leak

possible leak from power steering pipe .

rear coil springs lower coils showing corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2023 79,736 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side axle mounting point holed to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brakes discs and pads worn / inner face

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

off side front and off side rear brakes pipes showing corrosion

off side front shock absorber under bonnet lock nut corroded to excess

oil leak

possible leak from power steering pipe .

rear coil springs lower coils showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2022 74,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S AND N/S REAR SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

OIL LEAKS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 74,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S AND N/S REAR SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

OIL LEAKS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,604 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 68,604 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 63,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms +both front shockers and subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,375 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 56,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,960 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,354 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,575 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 KZX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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