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AJ02 TUW

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TUW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,347 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 44,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps misty

Fail 29 Oct 2022 44,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps misty

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,333 miles

Coolant leak around thermostat

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lens cloudy

Fail 11 Nov 2021 43,333 miles

Coolant leak around thermostat

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lens cloudy

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,931 miles

nearside rear shocker has slight play between body and shaft

Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,126 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,569 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 30,569 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,690 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,239 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 TUW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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