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FX52 JMV

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,330 mi
Last recorded139,330 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 JMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 139,330 miles

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

underbody rust

Fail 5 Dec 2020 139,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody rust

Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 133,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,673 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 124,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 115,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,214 miles

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

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

Rear of underbody rusting

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear of underbody rusting

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,224 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,822 miles

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

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

coolant leak suspect pump

Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak suspect pump

Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil at minimum level

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

tyre pressures were all low - set prior to test

Fail 3 Jan 2013 84,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil at minimum level

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

tyre pressures were all low - set prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,775 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,437 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 70,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

reomend fuel treatment vehicle just met emissions test requirements

Fail 13 Nov 2009 66,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,195 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 50,195 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 3,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,930 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FX52 JMV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FX52 JMV, 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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FX52 JMV is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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