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DY52 TYW

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

208,166 mi
Last recorded208,166 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 TYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 208,166 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck/pipe corroded [strong advise] ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavy corrosion on rear chassis leg from axel mounting and over axel to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavy corrosion from axel mount area and over axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 201,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf brake discs corroded and pitted strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers strong advise (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe corroded strong advise ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded straong advise (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chasis legs corroded strong advise (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hand brake cable corroded (outer casing)

nsf and osf inner wing corroded around shock absorber area strong advise

Fail 14 Apr 2025 201,823 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nsr and osr coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf and osf and osr tyres worn and cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf brake discs corroded and pitted strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers strong advise (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe corroded strong advise ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded straong advise (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chasis legs corroded strong advise (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hand brake cable corroded (outer casing)

nsf and osf inner wing corroded around shock absorber area strong advise

Pass 11 Apr 2024 195,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking to sidewall/shoulder around circumference of tyre and low on tread 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking to sidewall/shoulder around circumference of tyre 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along its length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear axle mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 189,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front of vehicle general condition is not very good

Fail 4 Apr 2023 189,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front of vehicle general condition is not very good

Pass 5 Apr 2022 185,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs at trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 185,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at the flexi/wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at the flexi/wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs at trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 180,881 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Offside headlamp lens slightly fogged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 176,448 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Oil leak, but not excessive please note that oil is leaking onto steering rack mounting bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 176,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Oil leak, but not excessive please note that oil is leaking onto steering rack mounting bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 170,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 164,337 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Beam pattern poor

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 157,105 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,720 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2015 141,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 134,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,500 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 128,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 122,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,519 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 111,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 111,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,584 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 81,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,925 miles

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

bonnet catch poor

eyelevel stop light not working

front & rear no plates in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

bonnet catch poor

eyelevel stop light not working

front & rear no plates in poor condition

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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DY52 TYW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DY52 TYW, 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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DY52 TYW is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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