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NV52 JMU

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,312 mi
Last recorded116,312 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 JMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 116,312 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 113,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,907 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 106,644 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML is on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,090 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 97,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,087 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,102 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 91,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,431 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,546 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,289 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,295 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlight lenses slightly faded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 41,295 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlight lenses slightly faded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,081 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 37,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,836 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 32,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 32,407 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,086 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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NV52 JMU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NV52 JMU, 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 JMU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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