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ST52 OTS

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,472 mi
Last recorded123,472 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 OTS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,472 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 123,467 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,448 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes soaked in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 118,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlight lenses foggy. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes soaked in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,564 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,302 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,222 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,221 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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 15 Oct 2012 63,132 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 63,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,254 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,085 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,504 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 32,504 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,026 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,024 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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ST52 OTS is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST52 OTS, 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 ST52 OTS registered?

ST52 OTS is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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