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YH52 OAO

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,664 mi
Last recorded117,664 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 OAO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 117,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,663 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 92,511 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,934 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,330 miles

Bonnet release stiff operation

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,715 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,946 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2011 38,579 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2010 36,533 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 36,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 8 Sep 2009 34,705 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,861 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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YH52 OAO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YH52 OAO, 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 YH52 OAO registered?

YH52 OAO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YH52 OAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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