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BX52 PLV

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,488 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

shock protector sleeve adrift, both rear

Fail 9 Oct 2019 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

shock protector sleeve adrift, both rear

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,968 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Sep 2018 90,968 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,389 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,748 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,387 miles

Offside Front bumper damage

battery clamp incomplete

Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front bumper damage

battery clamp incomplete

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas braking system coated with grease

chips across windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,643 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips across windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,244 miles

Slight play in steering rack arm offside front

Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in steering rack arm offside front

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,854 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,559 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 62,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,326 miles

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

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

Some play in steering rack nearside

Fail 3 Sep 2009 53,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Some play in steering rack nearside

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 44,422 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,505 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 36,505 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,338 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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BX52 PLV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BX52 PLV, 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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BX52 PLV is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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