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EK52 TLO

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,970 mi
Last recorded131,970 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 TLO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,970 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 131,970 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,255 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,304 miles

Nearside 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)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,371 miles

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

both rear tyres close limit

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,866 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,780 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,391 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 TLO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK52 TLO, 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 TLO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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