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AY52 VXS

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VXS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,881 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop detriated

o/s/r bump stop detriated

Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,881 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/r bump stop detriated

o/s/r bump stop detriated

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,738 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 70,708 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,719 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 55,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,609 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)

o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,390 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 VXS is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY52 VXS, 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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What year was AY52 VXS registered?

AY52 VXS is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is AY52 VXS safe to buy?

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