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AJ02 TVL

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 75,895 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 75,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective strut retaining device not engaged strut not fully engaged with hub assembly (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 15 Jan 2016 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,433 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 53,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,206 miles

offside rear tyre cuts not yet reached the cords

Fail 30 Aug 2013 50,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cuts not yet reached the cords

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,915 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack damp

wipers poor, split ends

Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,899 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack damp

wipers poor, split ends

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,875 miles

play offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

off side rear tyre perrishing

Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

off side rear tyre perrishing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,649 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2008 28,649 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,934 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,234 miles

off side rear bumper insurce

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 TVL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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