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BT52 EAX

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,259 mi
Last recorded107,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EAX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 107,259 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlight aim criteria only just met

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,967 miles

both rear bump stops perished/broken up

exhaust system corroded, brackets more so

Fail 10 Dec 2015 74,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops perished/broken up

exhaust system corroded, brackets more so

Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,879 miles

some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 28 Nov 2013 68,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,028 miles

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,431 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,431 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,254 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,630 miles

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

uneven wear and cuts to tread of rear tyres

wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,675 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 19,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,962 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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BT52 EAX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT52 EAX, 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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BT52 EAX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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