MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
front brake performance uneven
front number plate deteriorating
rear tyres going out of shape
wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked
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
exhaust corroding
handbrake travel becoming excessive
o/s/f headlight deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust corroding
handbrake travel becoming excessive
o/s/f headlight deteriorating
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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