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BT52 SMO

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,009 mi
Last recorded75,009 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 SMO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,572 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,151 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,003 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 51,004 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,524 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,015 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,673 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,861 miles

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

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 SMO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BT52 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 SMO registered?

BT52 SMO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is BT52 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 SMO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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