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AY52 VYH

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,482 mi
Last recorded125,482 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VYH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 125,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 189,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

noise from engine

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,558 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops separated from dust covers

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console bushes (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre low on edges

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

Oil leak from back of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,291 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,626 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)

both front tyres are 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,235 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,588 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VYH is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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