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FX52 VTE

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,802 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,551 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Thermostat housing leaking & Leak from pipe going onto N/S of Cylinder head ()

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front tyres on wear indicators in places

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 81,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working faulty switch (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Thermostat housing leaking & Leak from pipe going onto N/S of Cylinder head ()

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front tyres on wear indicators in places

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split(Could not test if clears screen as washers inop) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 73,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,822 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,483 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,224 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,224 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,868 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 26,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 17,381 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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FX52 VTE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FX52 VTE, 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 FX52 VTE registered?

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

Is FX52 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 VTE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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