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FP52 SXX

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,775 mi
Last recorded114,775 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 SXX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,775 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 114,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,342 miles

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

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

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,338 miles

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

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

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

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

both head lights det

chassis corosion

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boots perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,177 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,957 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 53,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,168 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 46,168 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 34,261 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 34,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,739 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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FP52 SXX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

FP52 SXX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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