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AJ02 TEY

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,165 mi
Last recorded97,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TEY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and maybe other s (7.1.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting marked yellow (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable ()

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

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

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

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

cannot see brake pads

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,065 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 8,756 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

power steering noisy

Fail 22 May 2015 8,754 miles

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

both wipers torn

low reading on o/s/r foot brake.

n/s/r tyre worn on close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

power steering noisy

t cut headlight lenses (no pattern on aims)

Pass 2 May 2014 79,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 2 May 2012 61,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 55,147 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,839 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,837 miles

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,923 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

coolant strength weak

Fail 3 Jul 2007 22,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,893 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 12,702 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 TEY is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TEY, 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 TEY is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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