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GK52 ECX

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 ECX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 83,115 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable stiff

Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,144 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,128 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,582 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

both rear tyres out of shape on tread

headlight image dull , fogged up

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,185 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack up on sidewall

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

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

offside and nearside headlamps dull still cut off

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,113 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 28,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,019 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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GK52 ECX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK52 ECX, 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 GK52 ECX registered?

GK52 ECX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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