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AJ02 SMV

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 SMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,050 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 56,519 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 56,519 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,902 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 49,379 miles

N/S/F steering rack slight misting of oil out of rack gaiter

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2016 47,005 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2016 47,001 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,547 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,547 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,848 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wipers little poor

slight misting of oil on steering rack boots

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,273 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slight smear

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,416 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,424 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 21,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 10,240 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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AJ02 SMV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SMV, 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 AJ02 SMV registered?

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

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