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AV52 DNJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,109 mi
Last recorded126,109 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DNJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 126,109 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

no reverse light

offside front spring not located correctly but secure

Fail 22 Apr 2021 126,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

no reverse light

offside front spring not located correctly but secure

Pass 6 Jul 2019 118,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 118,246 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,234 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes condition poor

Fail 29 May 2018 114,143 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear trailing arms front bushes condition poor

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

lower gearbox staberlizer worn

Pass 23 May 2016 101,007 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked / perished

chips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2015 93,578 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear trailing arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,181 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 80,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,689 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,689 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake light dull

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,167 miles

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

small hole in rear box not making exssesive noise

Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 49,161 miles

bonnett release faulty †

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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AV52 DNJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AV52 DNJ, 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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AV52 DNJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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