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AY52 LNK

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,307 mi
Last recorded122,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LNK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 122,307 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,478 miles

Coolant leak Expansion bottle area ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,271 miles

Coolant leak bottle cap area ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip B zone of windscreen in swept area

Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,287 miles

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,090 miles

offside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bump stops damaged

lower engine stabilizer worn

offside door mirror damaged

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,177 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bump stops damaged

lower engine stabilizer worn

offside door mirror damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,472 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

offside door mirror damaged

offside front brake flexi hose insecure recomend imeadiate attention

Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,811 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

aux belt frayed

both rear bump stops damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,811 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

aux belt frayed

both rear bump stops damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,131 miles

both rear bump stops damaged

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,131 miles

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

both rear bump stops damaged

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,789 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,789 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,501 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,950 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,726 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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AY52 LNK is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY52 LNK, 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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AY52 LNK is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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