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BU52 TWE

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TWE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 114,052 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 114,041 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 113,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,443 miles

both rear coil springs are corroding

steering rack is damp

Fail 6 Sep 2018 108,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs are corroding

steering rack is damp

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,985 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 77,985 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,603 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,132 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,452 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,473 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,473 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 37,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,741 miles

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

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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BU52 TWE 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 61.5%.

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 BU52 TWE, 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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BU52 TWE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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