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NU52 XZE

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

188,258 mi
Last recorded188,258 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 XZE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 188,258 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 175,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 162,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 147,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 131,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 131,108 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,892 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 118,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 115,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2018 115,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre perished

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind plastic inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 113,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind plastic inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 111,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind plastic inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind plastic inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 109,243 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 104,838 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 98,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 93,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,127 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 79,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,585 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread is close to limit with nail in the tread

offside & nearside front flexible pipe into caliper shows signs of corrosion

offside & nearside front to rear, offside & nearside rear & all flexible brake hose furrells shows signs of corrosion, advisable to clean & grease

rear brakes imbalance

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,225 miles

back box heatshield loose

offside & nearside front brake pipes show signs of initial corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,907 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 45,905 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 34,904 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 34,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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NU52 XZE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NU52 XZE, 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 NU52 XZE registered?

NU52 XZE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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