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FP52 FUB

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,369 mi
Last recorded144,369 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 FUB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 144,369 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 144,369 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,030 miles

Headlamp lenses clouded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,629 miles

Front wipers poor but adequately clear the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 16 Aug 2017 120,629 miles

Front wipers poor but adequately clear the screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 116,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,052 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 111,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 102,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,056 miles

engine oil leak

headlamp images poor due to headlamp lense deteriation

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls worn

n/s/f suspension coil corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth,cracked and perished tread and outer edges

steering rack weeping fluid

Fail 9 Aug 2012 99,056 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

headlamp images poor due to headlamp lense deteriation

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls worn

n/s/f suspension coil corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth,cracked and perished tread and outer edges

steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,504 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside headlamp has weak beam pattern and lens faded

Offside & nearside front lower ball joint rubbers split

Offside & nearside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Offside front steering rack and gaiter covered in oil,uncertain as to the origin of the oil

Plastic wheel trims fitted

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,344 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 82,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 82,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,772 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 70,573 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 65,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FP52 FUB is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FP52 FUB, 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 FP52 FUB registered?

FP52 FUB is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is FP52 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 FUB shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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