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EK52 TLZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,497 mi
Last recorded100,497 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,497 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,755 miles

O/s/r seat belt lock damaged still in working order

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,755 miles

O/s/r seat belt lock damaged still in working order

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 81,952 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both wiper blades deteriorating

off side headlamp pattern poor

Fail 31 Jan 2012 81,951 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both wiper blades deteriorating

off side headlamp pattern poor

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,935 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 76,269 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 65,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,455 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,860 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 TLZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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