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FX52 VPD

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,576 mi
Last recorded140,576 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VPD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,576 miles

Front wipers smearing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,576 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle not fit for brake test (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure NOT fit for road use (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,488 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 126,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,556 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,059 miles

bonnet difficult to open

bumper grill missing

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,825 miles

front brake pads getting low

fanbelt fraying

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,510 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,630 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 34,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,498 miles

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

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 31,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,253 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,872 miles

Rear 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 VPD is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,967 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FX52 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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