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AJ02 SVG

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,571 mi
Last recorded118,571 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 111,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,121 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 100,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 89,110 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 62,005 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,089 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 54,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,434 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls and wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,779 miles

suspension rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,771 miles

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

suspension rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,461 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mount nut corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2011 39,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 39,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,255 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 34,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,831 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 23,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,494 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 SVG 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 66.7%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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