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AJ02 TMX

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 147,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s and o/s rear chassis rails slight corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 146,314 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

heat shield loose rear

Pass 19 Mar 2021 135,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,497 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,110 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,917 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,389 miles

Oil leak slightly from sump area and end of gearbox ()

offside wheel bearing slightly noisy but unable to hear on road test

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f shock absorber top nut corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 91,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f shock absorber top nut corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,985 miles

front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,985 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,380 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,735 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,864 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 54,055 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 TMX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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