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AJ02 RZT

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 RZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,662 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 110,734 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 110,734 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 99,897 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,897 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,483 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit and starting to seperate (Need replaceing)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 91,483 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit and starting to seperate (Need replaceing)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,343 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 77,284 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,834 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 32,227 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 32,227 miles

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

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

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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AJ02 RZT is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ02 RZT, 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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AJ02 RZT is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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