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SN52 OBS

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,714 mi
Last recorded126,714 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 OBS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,714 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 119,648 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,914 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 114,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting / body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,152 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 110,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,842 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 105,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,895 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 102,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,427 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 97,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,625 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 84,934 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 567,573 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,923 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 45,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,229 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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SN52 OBS 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 63%.

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 SN52 OBS, 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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SN52 OBS is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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