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NV52 JHE

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

150,342 mi
Last recorded150,342 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 JHE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,342 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 150,342 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 143,980 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 143,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,745 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 135,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2015 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Nov 2014 126,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield loose

rear gearbox stabilizer deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,334 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 123,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 116,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 101,452 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 101,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine lamp on

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on all brake pipes

front brake pads appear low

Fail 3 Nov 2009 70,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on all brake pipes

front brake pads appear low

Fail 11 Nov 2008 55,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,110 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,097 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 41,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 16 Oct 2006 25,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

r/n/s tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2006 25,904 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

r/n/s tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,857 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 16 Nov 2005 13,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in tread

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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NV52 JHE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 NV52 JHE, 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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NV52 JHE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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