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EX52 MTV

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 MTV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,994 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r body tape repair

Fail 4 Aug 2020 95,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r body tape repair

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/s/r body tape repair

O/s/r lamp slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 93,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/s/r body tape repair

O/s/r lamp slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear light damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2018 88,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear light damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer slight cut in sidewall (not to cords).

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to side wall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,525 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,525 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,591 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,995 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 69,995 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,479 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,720 miles

n/s/r shock top dust cover droped down.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,827 miles

slight oil leak n/s/f drive shaft oil seal

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,672 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,155 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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EX52 MTV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EX52 MTV, 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 EX52 MTV registered?

EX52 MTV is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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