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EF52 XGJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,360 mi
Last recorded144,360 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 XGJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,360 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,201 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 140,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack / pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 140,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking externally (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 124,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,430 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f headlight output deteriorating,beam only just recognisable

o/s/f obligatory mirror insecure

o/s/r wheel-rim buckled

power steering fluid reservoir broken and insecure

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 13 Dec 2011 103,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f headlight output deteriorating,beam only just recognisable

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has screw in outer edge,close to unrepairable area and feathering on outer edge

o/s/f obligatory mirror insecure

o/s/r tyre has cuts in and worn on edges

o/s/r wheel-rim buckled

power steering fluid reservoir broken and insecure

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,029 miles

front brake performance uneven

front number plate deteriorating

rear tyres going out of shape

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 14 Dec 2010 92,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake performance uneven

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear tyres going out of shape

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,662 miles

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f headlight deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2009 87,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f headlight deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,503 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,128 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,787 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 XGJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF52 XGJ, 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 EF52 XGJ registered?

EF52 XGJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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