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GF52 VNW

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,715 mi
Last recorded94,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VNW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 94,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 88,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,096 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,047 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

EML shows a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,617 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing axle bushes deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,617 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing axle bushes deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint dust cover leaking grease. (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack. (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing axle bushes fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

advise front brake pads worn low,discs worn/lipped.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint dust cover weeping grease. (2.4.G.2)

advise rear trailing axle bushes show signs of fatigue.

advise steering rack nearside inner joint has excess play.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,271 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,955 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 40,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front road wheel damaged and buckled.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,423 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)

nearside front road wheel damaged and buckled.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,249 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,352 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 20,285 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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GF52 VNW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF52 VNW, 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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GF52 VNW is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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