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FX52 VRK

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,806 mi
Last recorded75,806 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VRK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,806 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

damage to n/s/r wing

dampness around gearbox

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 60,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,934 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds have broken away.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,516 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers have the dust covers detached.

slight free play in the o/s steering rack tie rod.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,800 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 33,800 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,793 miles

seep on rack and pump

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,037 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 33,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 26,511 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 26,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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 VRK is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX52 VRK?

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What year was FX52 VRK registered?

FX52 VRK is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FX52 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 VRK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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