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AJ02 SPU

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 SPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,360 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 66,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,545 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 60,545 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195X60X15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 56,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,193 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 49,193 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 41,662 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,150 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,670 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,163 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 SPU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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