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2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,538 mi
Last recorded154,538 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 GNU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 154,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 148,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 8 Nov 2021 148,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 132,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,598 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 124,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has side wall wear

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,946 miles

n/s front headlamp lens slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,889 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 97,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,855 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,189 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,805 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,910 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,910 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,994 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 29,994 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DV52 GNU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV52 GNU, 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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DV52 GNU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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