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AU52 XAO

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XAO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,522 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACE

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

off side front top shock nut corroded away

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 76,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,321 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,273 miles

handbrake cable insecure offside rear

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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AU52 XAO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU52 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 XAO registered?

AU52 XAO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 XAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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