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FL52 VLD

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,738 mi
Last recorded88,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 VLD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,738 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,372 miles

exhaust back box rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 81,512 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,222 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,221 miles

rear centre seat belt slow to release

rear n/s shock absorber cover displaced

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,941 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,908 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,360 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 56,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,113 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 50,015 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,144 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,916 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 33,916 miles

Nearside 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)

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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FL52 VLD is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL52 VLD, 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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FL52 VLD is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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