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FG52 XWL

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,901 mi
Last recorded123,901 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 10 Dec 2019 123,842 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 10 Dec 2018 119,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2018 119,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 111,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion all rear off car and boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 111,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion all rear off car and boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 106,790 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 106,779 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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,046 miles

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

center brake light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,980 miles

center brake light not working

rear brake pipes to wheels slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,939 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center brake light not working

rear brake pipes to wheels slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,237 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 72,214 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,063 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 23,338 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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FG52 XWL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG52 XWL, 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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FG52 XWL is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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