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EK52 MBY

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 MBY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,967 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 115,967 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,870 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 94,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,923 miles

Stone chips on windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2015 92,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,278 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,278 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 51,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,455 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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EK52 MBY is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK52 MBY, 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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EK52 MBY is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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