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EF52 VLK

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,229 mi
Last recorded119,229 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and shoulder wear, outer wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and shoulder wear, outer wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

front and rear road wheels are of different size, 14 inch on front and 15 inch to rear

off side front tyre inflation valve deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and shoulder wear, outer wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and shoulder wear, outer wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

front and rear road wheels are of different size, 14 inch on front and 15 inch to rear

off side front tyre inflation valve deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,671 miles

Nearside drive shaft oil sill leaking

engine shaky due to poor running

Fail 18 Nov 2016 111,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside drive shaft oil sill leaking

engine shaky due to poor running

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,853 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,760 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 70,608 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 70,608 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Deteriorated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,840 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,904 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2011 24,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 14,717 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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EF52 VLK is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF52 VLK, 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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EF52 VLK is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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