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EA52 AZU

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,410 mi
Last recorded126,410 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 AZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing worn

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 126,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing worn

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,472 miles

Nearside Front lens frosting

Fail 3 Sep 2018 117,472 miles

Nearside Front lens frosting

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 115,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,521 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 113,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,274 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,125 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,383 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance at 22%

fuel prime pump insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,955 miles

os drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 87,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

os drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,388 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2008 72,388 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 64,055 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 64,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA52 AZU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA52 AZU, 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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What year was EA52 AZU registered?

EA52 AZU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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